Mr McLachlan is suing the ABC, Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and co-star Christie Whelan-Browne for defamation and seeking damages. Credit: Supplied. Craig McLachlan reflects on Mona, the hit that almost never happened IT’S been 25 years since we first heard Craig McLachlan’s mega-hit Mona, an almost accidental song. ‘We have maintained a dignified and respectful silence for the past almost three years and put our trust in the law. Prosecutors have outlined multiple charges against actor Craig McLachlan in Melbourne Magistrates' Court after four women alleged he assaulted them. His ‘accidental’ argument follows the ‘it didn’t happen’, ‘they were into it’ and ‘that’s what we do in theatre’ arguments. I believe that if someone traces their finger along your genitals without your consent, size is irrelevant. He claimed that the show was "a confrontational musical oozing with sexuality" and that to "make" the show "actors have to perform certain actions, all of which flow from the show itself". The show was then picked up by Seven for a freshen, a modernisation and an exciting update, with the events of the new continuation set years after the last ABC episodes concluded. It may not be worth getting upset over an old law, but I hope McLachlan doesn’t expect that the theatre industry is going to be silent and continue to accept unacceptable behaviour. She regularly teaches arts journalism and criticism and is a panel member for awards including the Melbourne Fringe and Green Rooms. Baby Boomer is the result of the end of World War II, when birth rates across the world spiked. The Neighbours star has been charged with assault and sex offences in Australia, but how did the soap star rise to … When Craig McLachlan was caught up in scandal earlier this year, his TV hit The Doctor Blake Mysteries had a bleak future. They are associated with a rejection of traditional values. TL; DR: he did it, but it wasn’t a criminal act in 2014. ‘I am unable to exclude the possibility that an egotistical, self-entitled sense of humour led the accused to genuinely think that CC [one of the women] was consenting to his actions,’ magistrate Wallington said. The ABC drama had already been pulled off air amid whispers from very well-placed sources that some at the public broadcaster allegedly felt the period drama was 'too old' and the central cast and characters ‘too white’ for the show to be continued. When asked about the casting decision, a Seven representative said only: And asking questions such as one about ‘the length of the average female labia majora’, which was assumedly in reference to one of the women feeling a ‘finger trace about 2 cm down her labia’ while she was on stage. Do you want to drive awareness of your event to an engaged audience? The ongoing argument from McLachlan that kissing, hugging and flashing your undies is ‘common practice’ in theatre demonstrates that his understanding of consent seems to be taken from a 1972 episode of The Benny Hill Show. An unanticipated problem was encountered, check back soon and try again McLachlan was accused of these crimes in 2014 so the state’s previous laws and tests of consent had to be applied. Cast and crew of The Doctor Blake Mysteries have reportedly alleged sexual harassment on the part of Craig McLachlan, shown here in a … Think you have a better idea? When Craig McLachlan was caught up in real life scandal earlier this year over his alleged behaviour on a stage production of The Rocky Horror Show, his TV hit The Doctor Blake Mysteries seemed headed for a bleak future. Now the Blake Army has been left devastated by the decision to remove Craig McLachlan as Lucien Blake in this beloved series. ‘I came away from that time, thinking, the funny thing is, even though everyone acknowledges what’s happened to Craig, they still expect the show to go on. Very large text size The Doctor Blake Mysteries is set to return without lead star Craig McLachlan. This action was taken because of allegations vehemently refuted by Craig. ‘As you can imagine, we have a lot to say,’ he said after the verdict was announced. Regardless of his intent or belief, four women who worked with Craig McLachlan in The Rocky Horror Show believed that his behaviour towards them in the workplace was so distressing that they were prepared to risk their careers and spend what has now been years in the stressful and expensive legal system to prove that it not acceptable behaviour in our industry. Now Blake star Nadine Garner has confirmed in an interview with WHO’s TV podcast, Binge List, how the show’s dark times ended in a positive outcome. Actor Craig McLachlan has been cleared of any inappropriate sexual behaviour on his television show The Doctor Blake Mysteries. She writes for various arts publications as well as her blog, Sometimes Melbourne. Again, it’s not a legal definition, but I know if I’ve accidentally touched someone’s genitals or popped my tongue into their mouth. Award-winning actor Craig McLachlan will face a three-week hearing to fight indecent assault charges in Melbourne. Anne-Marie Peard has been a Melbourne-based independent theatre critic, arts writer and editor since 2006. As this case has been judged in the legal system, maybe replacing the legal terms ‘indecent assault’ and ‘common assault’ with common-usage words like ‘decency’, ‘professionalism’ and ‘respect’ will make discussion easier. Until Nadine Garner swunng into action. Craig McLachlan as Dr Lucien Blake. McLachlan was accused of indecent assault in 2014 so the state’s previous laws and tests of consent had to be applied to the case. In a brief mention of the matter in the NSW Supreme Court on Friday, McLachlan’s barrister said that the former Home and Away and Neighbours star was seeking a four-week trial next year. Discover what happened on this day. Henry is the only son of Fred and Madge Mitchell and brother to Charlene and Sam Cole.Henry was known as a joker and was always coming up with schemes to make money. NEIGHBOURS star Craig McLachlan sexually assaulted a women during the Rocky Horror Show before issuing a threat, prosecutors have revealed. Become a member this month and save 20% off your Annual ArtsHub Membership. Unlock exclusive industry-focused arts hubs. Craig McLachlan as he appeared in the hit soap opera Neighbours back in his glory days. Mr McLachlan, 53, appeared at the Melbourne Magistrates' Court in person for the first time since being charged in January with common law assault, attempted indecent assault and eight counts of indecent assault. Now we have TV movie The Blake Mysteries: Ghost Stories to look forward to. The Blake Mysteries star Nadine Garner, 47, has spoken candidly to The Australian Women's Weekly about the "grieving" she went through after news broke that her on-screen husband Craig McLachlan was accused of bullying and sexual assault. These charges were brought by four women who performed in a stage production of The Rocky Horror Show with McLachlan in 2014. They don’t really exist outside of the legal system and they change as the law changes. McLachlan’s legal team have continued to assert that the women lied, except when they told the truth because the acts were consensual and ‘de rigueur’ in theatre workplaces. Is a sneaky tongue kiss, an inner-thigh tickle, or a genital tracing decent, professional and respectful workplace behaviour? Nadine Garner was getting ready to start a busy year of filming when news broke that her Doctor Blake Mysteries co-star Craig McLachlan was embroiled in … AGENT Mollison Keightley Management 139 Cathedral Street, Woolloomooloo Contact Number: +61 02 8302 2800 Email: mkm@mollison.com McLachlan, 54, is facing multiple charges, including coun… In December 2020, Craig was found not guilty of ALL charges. The legal definition of ‘consent’ is vital to understanding this judgement. That’s a significant and positive change that reflects attitudes and understandings about sexual assault in our society. They don’t really know how that happens, but they just want to keep seeing the show. Had the crimes he was accused of happened after 1 July 2015, the result would possibly have been different. The Crimes Amendment (Sexual Offences and Other Matters) Act 2014 was altered on 1 July 2015 to update the definition of several sexual offences, including that of sexual assault. How to establish an indie theatre company that endures, African-Australian musical celebrates diaspora community, The 4 Rs: Exploring trauma-responsivity and self-care, Artist-led think tank established to support indie dance sector, To review our subscription options please select, Copyright © 2000-2021 ARTS HUB AUSTRALIA PTY LTD. She regularly teaches arts journalism and criticism and is a panel member for awards including the Melbourne Fringe and Green Rooms. Before that, she spent many years working in festivals and arts event management in Adelaide, Perth, Canberra and Melbourne. We also have a lot to say. Craig McLachlan will appear at Melbourne Magistrates Court on 8 February, 2019. ‘From that time of desperation came an idea of how can we save this, how can we get people back work, how can we pitch this to Seven to make them excited about rethinking it?’ Nadine revealed in an onset chat with journalist and Binge List podcaster Clare Rigden –with the actress confirming she had been ‘pretty involved’ in helping to save the show. Craig McLachlan, who was a producer on the TV series, has reportedly granted permission for the show to continue without him. The series of four telemovies are now expected to air towards the end of 2018 and through to 2019 . CONTACT All media enquiries Grant Vandenberg Contact number: +61 0412 491 234 Email: gvandenberg@bigpond.com. Prosecutors on Friday withdrew one of the indecent assault charges. McLachlan has been accused of indecent assault during a production of the hit musical Rocky Horror Show. However, McLachlan agreed to take part in the documentary special Neighbours 30th: The Stars Reunite, which aired in Australia and the UK in March 2015. McLachlan was fired from the upcoming Rocky Horror Show production and also from the ABC’s The Doctor Blake Mysteries. "What's alleged is denied," McLachlan's lawyer Damien Shields told Melbourne Magistrates Court on Thursday. The Doctor Blake Mysteries is an award winning show for many reasons – & needs to continue. And if it had happened today, it might be criminal. Craig McLachlan, the former Neighbours star, has been charged with multiple counts of indecent assault, believed to be connected to his role in an Australian stage production of The Rocky Horror Show. Dr Blake Mysteries is Craig McLachlan – What happened to innocent till proven guilty- As a UK Fan I shall not be watching any further episodes till he … Craig McLachlan – Dr. Lucien Blake Craig was unfortunately hit with a sexual harassment suit by three different women that he worked with at one time and while he’s claiming that they’re all … Seen a great show? Actor Craig McLachlan sang part of a song while giving evidence to deny he indecently assaulted women he worked with during a 2014 stage show. On 15 December 2020, Magistrate Belinda Wallington acquitted actor Craig McLachlan (55) of 13 criminal charges, being seven charges of indecent assault and six of common law assault. For less than $2.30 per week now is the best time to join Australia’s largest arts network. Born on January 28, 1968 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Sarah Ann McLachlan is the adopted daughter of Dorice and Jack McLachlan. Of all the things to be angry about this year, is it worth getting upset over another wealthy, middle-aged, famous-bloke-with-very-good-lawyers getting away with unprofessional behaviour in his workplace? Magistrate Wallington concluded that the acts did take place, but, applying the laws of 2014, they could not be proven to ‘a criminal standard’ and there was not enough evidence to prove McLachlan ‘understood he did not have consent’. Doctor Blake Mysteries star Nadine Garner has defended actor Craig McLachlan and the show's "lewd" on-set culture. But Craig Mclachlan is its heart. Statutory definitions of criminal acts exist to provide clarity and consistency in the legal system. He denies either event happened. Some charges have been dropped in the indecent assault case against award-winning Rocky Horror Show actor Craig McLachlan. Actor Craig McLachlan has been charged with assault and sex offences by Victoria Police. That something sees her taking centre stage in a new TV movie that sees her character facing unresolved matters from the past – including the mystery of what happened to Dr Lucien Blake, who is missing presumed dead. But what if every incident with the different women was ‘accidental’? But what if we judge the case on the basis of professional workplace behaviour? You'll find her binging Netflix's latest 'must-watch' show with a jar of Nutella in one hand. The ex-Neighbours and Home and Away star was charged by Victoria Police on Friday morning. McLachlan agrees, and spoke on behalf of his partner and legal team. His alleged behaviour included inappropriate touching and kissing, running his finger along a woman’s inner thigh, tracing his finger over a woman’s vulva, using his tongue in a stage kiss, and pressing his groin into a woman in an unasked-for hug. The show has taken hold in a way that people want it to keep going. Craig McLachlan. The subjective test of ‘awareness of non-consent’ was replaced by a more objective ‘no reasonable belief in consent’. On 15 December 2020, Magistrate Belinda Wallington acquitted actor Craig McLachlan (55) of 13 criminal charges, being seven charges of indecent assault and six of common law assault. Legal definitions are long, detailed and complicated but the TL; DR version is: it changed from ‘they didn’t say NO’ to ‘they didn’t say YES’. The former soap star is facing seven counts of indecent assault and single counts of assault and attempted indecent assault. Exclusive details about the hit show's return following explosive scandal ‘I was at the time, when it was all really hitting the fan back in February, doing a little theatre piece and talking to journalists, and everyone was asking me about Blake,’ she recalls. Receive industry jobs, news, and more to your inbox, Receive newsletters featuring leading industry jobs, news, opportunities and events. All of which were accompanied by a litany of sexual jokes and ‘pranks’, as McLachlan called them, some of which allegedly happened on stage when the women were performing and couldn’t react publicly. ‘And a confidence built around the heavy fandom of the show, and the very strong fan base that the show had. All of it happened in a workplace that should have been safe and comfortable for the women concerned. As a child, she was relatively shy and spent most of her childhood living a relatively sequestered life with her parents in the eastern coast of Canada. Hit the contribute button now to share your story. CRAIG McLachlan is a well-known face on the box, thanks to his long career in TV. Earlier this year the Gold Logie-winning actor was accused of indecent assault, sexual harassment and bullying, allegations McLachlan has vehemently denied. Nikki is obsessed with all things celebrity and dreams she is a long-lost Kardashian. However, that was before fans and stars alike rallied to save the day. For all the details on the return of the hit show, listen to Episode 9 of Binge List today. Subscribe on iTunes: http://po.st/syE3JF or OMNY: http://po.st/jmKRrQ, Exclusive details about the hit show's return following explosive scandal. These charges were brought by four women who performed in a stage production of The Rocky Horror Show with McLachlan in 2014. Prosecutors have withdrawn two charges against actor Craig McLachlan as a contested hearing on alleged indecent assault and assault charges continues in the Melbourne Magistrates' Court. Magistrate Wallington’s judgement found McLachlan not guilty in law, but she did not find him innocent of the charges. This despite great ratings and a very strong international following. Follow her on Twitter: @SometimesMelb. This is unacceptable behaviour in any workplace. Craig McLachlan is accused of indecently assaulting four female actors in a stage show production. What about if one of the women made a joke about McLachlan’s bum or if another was ‘the most vulgar woman I [McLachlan] have ever encountered’? Recognized for her natural singing talents, Sarah first took voice lessons at the age of seven, and eventually also took up both guit… But the lead actor’s headline-grabbing scandal seemed to indicate the show was probably done for, again. We want Craig back as Lucien @Channel7 @VanessaScammell @DecemberMedia @WeSupportCraig @mrpford @FansofDrBlake @tvtonightau — Michele Orban (@DrBlakeFan) May 11, 2018 But my beliefs are not the legal definition of assault. Henry Ramsay (also Mitchell) is a fictional character from the Australian soap opera Neighbours, played by Craig McLachlan.He made his first screen appearance on 19 February 1987. She further commented on defence counsel Stuart Littlemore QC’s approach to questioning the women as supporting ‘outdated stereotypes of sexual assault victims’ by referencing their sexual reputations, their ‘figures’, and how they posed on social media. Craig McLachlan in The Doctor Blake Mysteries. Craig McLachlan has been dropped from Seven's upcoming Doctor Blake Mysteries series, which is set to go ahead without the lead role of Doctor Lucien Blake. The Gold Logie winner still faces 14 charges of indecent, attempted indecent and common law assault against four women during a run of the popular musical, in which McLachlan played the lead role of Dr Frank-N-Furter. Craig Dougal McLachlan is part of the Baby boomers generation. It’s also a key element of Magistrate Wallington’s verdict, which is 105 pages long in its published version – her decision was thorough and considered. The simmering romance between Dr Lucien Blake and his housekeeper, Jean Beazley, has finally reached the stage where they are secretly engaged — but life in 1950s Ballarat still has a few curve balls to throw at them. In the know? She also said, ‘I cannot dismiss the reasonable possibility that in his egocentric state of mind, amongst some amount of adulation from sections of the cast and management, in combination with a lack of checks and balances on his lewd behaviour, that he was not aware of CA's [one of the women] lack of consent.’. I think it encouraged us to be bold and pitch something.’.

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