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As it currently stands, Murdoch's trust stipulates that the media empire will be divided equally among his four eldest children upon his death. The proposed changes would have altered that landscape significantly, giving Lachlan a powerful foothold at the expense of his siblings. Given Lachlan's leadership of Fox Corp and News Corp, and his more politically conservative leanings compared to his siblings, there has been considerable intrigue regarding the dynamics of power within the Murdoch family.
Following the ruling, a lawyer representing Rupert Murdoch expressed disappointment with the decision and indicated intentions to appeal. Lachlan Murdoch has remained tight-lipped about the ongoing legal battle and has not commented publicly on the situation.