Lesley Turner, who serves as the chief executive of the Central Land Council, has launched a defamation claim against Liberal Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, alleging that a statement she released in 2024 has tarnished his reputation.
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In the course of the federal court case, it was contended that Senator Price neglected to verify the truthfulness of her remarks about the Aboriginal land council chief prior to their publication, which allegedly caused significant damage to Mr. Turner’s reputation.
The dispute revolves around a July 2024 press release, which Mr. Turner asserts contained false and harmful statements that unfairly undermined his professional standing.