Court Proceedings
Actor Rachel Griffiths attended a defamation trial at the Victorian Supreme Court on Monday. The case involves Cate Sayers suing her ex-husband Luke Sayers for defamation, claiming he wrongly blamed her for posting a photo of his penis to his X account in January 2025.
Griffiths stated to observers she was doing research for a potential drama project titled "Slander," in which she will star and produce.
She had not met Cate Sayers before Monday.
Political Expenses
Deputy Nationals leader Darren Chester reported a $455 expense for a fax machine in the March quarter MP expenses data. Chester said he had not sent a fax in 15 years and has arranged to disconnect the fax line.
Coalition MP Scott Buchholz and Katter's Australian Party MP Bob Katter spent over $50,000 combined on flags. Buchholz spent $27,761, Katter spent $23,239.
Buchholz stated he makes "no apology for promoting the Australian flag."
Michelle Obama Tour
Former US first lady Michelle Obama is beginning an Australian speaking tour. She will appear at two 90-minute "In Conversation" events in Melbourne on Tuesday, hosted by Annabel Crabb.
Tickets remain available in several price categories:
- $395, $195, $145 restricted view for the early show
- $245, $195 for the evening show
Platinum ($895) and premium ($445) tickets are sold out. The tour then moves to Sydney for shows on Wednesday and Thursday, hosted by Leigh Sales.