Google Ordered to Pay Former Australian Deputy Premier Over $700,000 in Defamation Damages

Google Ordered to Pay Former Australian Deputy Premier Over $700,000 in Defamation Damages
Former NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro speaks during a COVID-19 update and press conference in Sydney, Australia, on Aug. 23, 2021. Lisa Maree Williams - Pool/Getty Images
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The Australian Federal Court has ordered Google to pay the former Deputy Premier of New South Wales (NSW) John Barilaro $715,000 (US$513,000) over a “vindictive” social media campaign.

In addition, it is likely Google and Youtuber Jordan Shanks—the owner of Youtube channel friendlyjordies—who posted videos disparaging Barilaro will face further prosecution for contempt of court.
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