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WA government ministers appear in defamation stoush involving Perth property developer

2 outlets 2 reports Published Jul 30, 2026

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Former WA Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan and former Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly have appeared in court. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Former WA Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan and former Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly have appeared in court.S1 S2

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WA government ministers appear in defamation stoush involving Perth property developer

Former WA Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan and former Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly have appeared in court.

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WA government ministers appear in defamation stoush involving Perth property developer

Former WA Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan and former Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly have appeared in court.

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WA government ministers appear in defamation stoush involving Perth property developer

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2 outlets 2 reports Published Jul 30, 2026

The brief

Former WA Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan and former Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly have appeared in court. Key points and original sources are listed below.

Former WA Regional Development Minister Alannah MacTiernan and former Fisheries Minister Dave Kelly have appeared in court.S1 S2

Assembled from source summaries.

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12h Theage

WA government ministers appear in defamation stoush involving Perth property developer

12h Brisbanetimes

WA government ministers appear in defamation stoush involving Perth property developer

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S2 Brisbanetimes 1 report · EN

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WA government ministers appear in defamation stoush involving Perth property developer

WA government ministers appear in defamation stoush involving Perth property developer

WA government ministers appear in defamation stoush involving Perth property developer

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