High Court decision is a vindication for award-winning journalism

Yesterday’s decision of the High Court of Australia ends Ben Roberts-Smith’s attempt to pursue defamation claims against MEAA members Nick McKenzie and Chris Masters and their colleagues at The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.

The Gold Walkley Award-winning journalism is once again fully vindicated.

Roberts-Smith’s reputation must be measured against what was disclosed and demonstrated by that journalism.

MEAA, the union representing media workers, celebrates the vindication of the work and professionalism of McKenzie and Masters, and their colleagues.

We salute the commitment, investment, and steadfastness of the publishers who backed their staff and stood up for public interest journalism and our right to know.

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