On 12 December 2024, Justice O’Callaghan gave judgment in the Federal Court of Australia for Moira Deeming MLC (Vic) finding Victorian Opposition leader John Pesutto had defamed her in five publications in March 2023, and concluded the appropriate award of damages for non-economic loss exclusive of interest was $300,000.
Sue Chrysanthou SC and Barry Dean from 153 Phillip appeared for Mrs Deeming throughout the proceedings.