Conservative Party leader Colin Craig has confirmed he will proceed with defamation action against Green Party co-leader Russel Norman.
Mr Craig's lawyers filed papers with the court today.
His legal team will seek a retraction from Dr Norman for his comment that Mr Craig thought women should be in the kitchen.
A Green Party spokesman said Mr Craig's decision to press ahead with the case was disappointing because it was a diversion from more important issues in election year.
Dr Norman is appealing for public donations to fund his defence.
