‘Australia’s defamation laws are utterly crippling’: Tracey Spicer says some names escaped MeToo movement
Some years on from the MeToo movement, revered Australian broadcaster Tracey Spicer has claimed some figures in Australia escaped scrutiny due to the country’s defamation laws.
Appearing on the latest episode of Mumbrella’s one-on-one podcast, Spicer – who began investigating Australian industry figures after allegations against disgraced film producer Harvey Weinstein came to light – discussed the recent claims that have hit the local industry.
Though a joint production with the ABC and Fairfax Media brought attention to claims against notable figures like TV personality Don Burke, Spicer said there were more.
“We did have a lot of other names, but Australia’s defamation laws are utterly crippling and had a chilling effect on any more investigative journalism in that area, unfortunately,” Spicer told host Neil Griffiths.
The Me Too movement is completely unnecessary and pernicious. Especially when we have a legal and judicial system that tests guilt in a court of law, by peers beyond a reasonable doubt
Get em Trace!
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