A Chinese-Australian businessman has been awarded nearly $600 000 after a judge found an ABC program defamed him in 2017.
Philanthropist Chau Chak Wing sued a Four Corners episode which allegedly portrayed him as a spy and a traitor to his country.
Doctor Chau is an Australian citizen, he says the program made him out to be a member of the communist party who provided funding to the political group.
He also awarded costs against the ABC, and ordered the broadcaster to remove parts of the episode from online platforms.