The first week of a defamation trial more than seven years in the making that has embroiled politicians, journalists and a Perth property developer has concluded.

A Perth property developer has taken the stand on the second day of a defamation trial more than seven years in the making.

A secret recording at the heart of a defamation suit years in the making has been played in WA’s Supreme Court after a judge knocked back a bid to suppress it.

The first week of a defamation trial more than seven years in the making that has embroiled politicians, journalists and a Perth property developer has concluded.