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An important win for free speech, for journalism, and for research. Billionaires attempting to limit
the scope of public debate by funding frivolous defamation suits endangers our democracy

https://www.1news.co.nz/2026/03/24/julian-batchelor-loses-defamation-case-against-tvnz-researcher/

Julian Batchelor loses defamation case against TVNZ, researcher

Judge David Clark found all three affirmative defences raised by the defendants — truth, honest opinion, and responsible communication — were proven.

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