If we can’t buy you, we’ll sue you. That appears to be BHP’s modus operandi. The Big Australian has dropped its case against Michael West Media, but the case against coal miner Simon Turner continues.
The case returns to court this week as we reveal Turner’s entire legal file was passed to MinterEllison. It was not the first time. The matter goes to corporate power, the integrity of the legal system, and press freedom in Australia.
We look at the power of Australia’s biggest company in the media, independent media and politics.
You are invited to help us celebrate ten years of independent journalism, at Dockside, Darling Harbour, Sydney, aka the “BHP Ball”, incorporating the inaugural MinterEllison Press Freedom (Not) Oration.
Michael West established Michael West Media in 2016 to focus on journalism of high public interest, particularly the rising power of corporations over democracy. West was formerly a journalist and editor with Fairfax newspapers, a columnist for News Corp and even, once, a stockbroker.
