Michael Lee
Michael Lee is a judge who presided over the Bruce Lehrmann case and is now overseeing the legal matters surrounding Star Entertainment's alleged breaches of corporate governance.
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Justice Michael Lee found that the board’s other high-profile directors did not breach their duties.
Former Star CEO breached director’s duties, other board members cleared
Australia· 2026-03-05
Michael Lee was exposed in a report for running an AGM with security guards reportedly paid for using owners’ funds.
Trail of destruction left by Sydney property figuresAustralia· 2026-02-10
Federal Court Justice Michael Lee made a landmark decision in 2024 that found Bruce Lehrmann was a rapist.
Ten, Wilkinson hit back over ‘rape myths’ appeal bidAustralia· 2026-02-02
Michael Lee is the Mail & Guardian’s US correspondent, currently based in New York.
Inside the G20 Animal Farm – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-12-11
Michael Lee is the Federal Court Justice who concluded that Lehrmann raped Higgins.
Lehrmann inquiry boss Walter Sofronoff loses fight to overturn corruption findingsAustralia· 2025-12-11
Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, announced that a hearing on the streaming giant’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery’s assets would be in the works.
Trump warns Netflix-Warner Bros. $72B deal could be a problem
United States· 2025-12-08
Justice Michael Lee ruled in favor of Lisa Wilkinson in the defamation case.
Bruce Lehrmann went back for his hat a second time – and paid the priceAustralia· 2025-12-03
Justice Michael Lee made a central finding in the defamation case involving Bruce Lehrmann.
Bruce Lehrmann fears NACC ‘Christmas raid’, Federal Court hearsAustralia· 2025-11-04
Michael Lee is the Mail & Guardian’s US correspondent and is based in New York.
How Trump is constructing a new border wall – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-10-18
Federal Court Justice Michael Lee directed the parties to attend mediation.
Inside The Wiggles’ court fight with former CEO Luke O’NeillAustralia· 2025-09-19
Judge Michael Lee wrote about the circumstances of a sacked, healthy and motivated 60-year-old man.
Will Transport Workers’ Union pass on $50 million awarded to illegally sacked workers?Australia· 2025-08-20
Justice Michael Lee handed down the largest legal fine in Australian corporate history and criticized Qantas' self-righteousness.
How Justice Michael Lee dismantled airline with sharp wordsAustralia· 2025-08-19Federal Court Judge Michael Lee criticized Qantas Airways for its lack of contrition regarding the illegal sackings of ground staff.
Qantas to pay record fine of $58 million for pandemic sackings criticized by judgeUnited States· 2025-08-18
Michael Lee is the judge of the Federal Court who declared the decision against Qantas.
Australie : la compagnie aérienne Qantas condamnée à payer 50 millions d’euros pour licenciements illégaux durant le Covid
France· 2025-08-18
Justice Michael Lee handed down his decision on the penalty against Qantas.
Qantas fined $90m for illegally sacking ground staff as judge describes airline as ‘the wrong kind of sorry’ | Qantas
United Kingdom· 2025-08-18
Federal Court Justice Michael Lee said in the judgement that he wanted the fine to act as a 'real deterrence' to other employers.
Qantas hit with record fine for illegal layoffs during pandemicUnited Kingdom· 2025-08-18
Michael Lee is the Mail & Guardian’s US correspondent currently based in New York.
Welcome to America – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-30
Justice Michael Lee is presiding over the proceedings to determine Qantas’ penalty for wrongfully terminating employees.
Airline illegally fired staff to survive ‘business calamities’, court hearsAustralia· 2025-05-21
Michael Lee was the strata manager who signed a 10-year contract for electricity, hot water, and gas with Arc Energy.
Apartment owners charged for own solar powerAustralia· 2025-04-29
Michael Lee is a writer for Fox News who has covered politics for more than eight years.
Scoop: Organization releases new tool to track anti-CCP legislationUnited States· 2025-04-21
Michael Lee is a writer for Fox News who has covered politics for more than eight years.
Dems appear to snub Biden on EasterUnited States· 2025-04-20
Michael Lee is a writer for Fox News.
Jasmine Crockett slammed for comparing Trump to MS-13 member: 'complete lunatic'United States· 2025-04-20
Michael Lee is a writer for Fox News who has covered politics for more than eight years.
Nancy Mace catches wild confrontation with voter on camera: ‘Unhinged lunatic’United States· 2025-04-20
Michael Lee is a writer for Fox News who has covered politics for more than eight years.
Illegal immigrant arrested for incest with teenager, released by Va. jail captured by ICEUnited States· 2025-04-16
Michael Lee is a writer for Fox News.
Arizona to begin removing non-citizens from voter rolls following lawsuitUnited States· 2025-04-13
Michael Lee is a writer for Fox News who has covered politics for more than eight years.
Trump in ‘excellent health,’ according to White House physicianUnited States· 2025-04-13
Justice Michael Lee warned about the increasing court secrecy despite laws promoting transparency.
Public’s right to know demands open justice and transparency in courtsAustralia· 2025-04-11
Michael Lee is a writer for Fox News.
Thousands leave country voluntarily amid Trump self-deport pushUnited States· 2025-04-09
Michael Lee is a writer for Fox News.
New Trump plan will cost migrants hefty fine for every day they don't self-deportUnited States· 2025-04-09Michael Lee is a writer for Fox News.
Blue state sheriffs combine forces to fight back against sanctuary lawsUnited States· 2025-04-07
