Media company mulling defamation action after independent MP calls reporter Josh Bavas ‘a racist’ for asking a question about Katter’s Lebanese heritage
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Nine Entertainment is considering legal action against Bob Katter after the independent MP called Nine’s Queensland reporter Josh Bavas a racist and threatened to punch him at a press conference.
The Brisbane outburst came after Katter expressed support for anti-immigration March for Australia protests planned for the weekend. Bavas asked: “You’ve got Lebanese heritage yourself … ” before Katter cut him off.
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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/aug/29/bob-katter-nine-journalist-comment-lebanese-heritage-family
Author : Amanda Meade Media correspondent
Publish date : 2025-08-29 02:12:00
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