Matt Collins

Matt Collins

lawyer Australia

Matt Collins is a prominent barrister known for his expertise in defamation law. He gained media attention as the legal representative for Sydney MP Alex Greenwich in a high-profile case against former NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham, where Collins argued that Latham's offensive tweet constituted a 'vile, homophobic attack.' His advocacy contributed to a Federal Court ruling that awarded Greenwich significant damages for the defamatory comments.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
75,947
Power
4,110$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 3 7.00 0.27% +10% 25,499,884 75,947 $1,380,000 4,110$
Totals 3 25,499,884 75,947 $1,380,000 4,110$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Both Ten and Wilkinson, via their barristers Dr Matt Collins, KC, and Sue Chrysanthou, SC, successfully argued that the appeal court could go further than Lee. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Lehrmann learns his fate in high-stakes defamation appeal

Australia Australia: Matt Collins is the barrister representing Alex Greenwich in the defamation case. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald: Alex Greenwich seeks higher damages award in Mark Latham defamation case

Australia Australia: Dr Matt Collins, KC, represented Alex Greenwich in the defamation case against Mark Latham. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Mark Latham could be kicked from NSW Parliament

Australia Australia: Matt Collins is Greenwich’s barrister who described Latham's tweet as a vile, homophobic attack. 8

The Sydney Morning Herald: Offensive tweet about Alex Greenwich set to cost Mark Latham more than $500,000