Peter Bartlett
Peter Bartlett is a lawyer with MinterEllison who, along with his colleague Dean Levitan, has represented the media organizations in the defamation proceedings initiated by Ben Roberts-Smith, which has drawn significant public and media attention.
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Bartlett has been a wonderful bridge between the legal team and the newsroom’s editorial leaders.
It’s finally over. Journalism wins
Australia· 2025-09-05
Peter Bartlett is a prominent Australian defamation lawyer who commented on the public interest defence.
Rightsizing the reputations of shonks, shysters and war criminals comes at a costAustralia· 2025-08-08
Peter Bartlett is retiring after 51 years as a partner at MinterEllison.
Evonne Goolagong Cawley comes face to face with her past, and future in actor Lila McGuireAustralia· 2025-06-30
Peter Bartlett has been handling the legal matter for several major Australian newspapers.
The $1.5 million legal application dismissed in seven wordsAustralia· 2025-05-16
Bartlett and Levitan are seeking to have those subpoenas set aside.
Ben Roberts-Smith wants SMH, The Age lawyers to give evidence in his bid to overturn defamation rulingAustralia· 2025-04-29
Peter Bartlett is a lawyer with MinterEllison, who were acting for the newspapers.
Ben Roberts-Smith lodges bid to reopen the appeal of his defamation caseAustralia· 2025-03-27
