Craig McLachlan, defamation and getting the balance right when sexual harassment goes to court

Last week Rocky Horror Show actor Craig McLachlan issued defamation proceedings against Fairfax Media, the ABC and former co-star Christie Whelan Browne, one of the women who has accused McLachlan of sexual harassment… The #metoo campaign, with women coming forward with stories of sexual harassment and abuse, often on social media, has proved to be a powerful force in uniting victims and providing a platform for airing allegations. This is a welcome change… However, the #metoo movement has been criticised for not giving due process and damaging the reputations of those accused.