Sam and Brittany Groth have issued proceedings against the Herald and Weekly Times alleging a breach of the statutory tort of serious invasion of privacy.
August 30, 2025 |
Sam and Brittany Groth have issued proceedings in the Federal Magistrates Court against the Herald and Weekly Times alleging a breach of privacy. Or more accurately a breach of the statutory tort of serious invasion of privacy. The Court number is VID1130/2025 and there are 3 respondents; the Herald and Weekly Times, Stephen Drill and Sam Weir. The story is covered by 3AW (with audio) in Deputy opposition leader launches legal action over controversial reporting. The Australian Financial Review also covers it with Victorian deputy Liberal leader sues Herald Sun in major test case of new privacy laws (partially behind the paywall).