THE broadcaster Derryn Hinch has defended naming a man convicted of sexual misconduct with his stepdaughter, despite in effect breaking a court suppression order.

On his Melbourne radio program yesterday, Hinch named the prominent Sydney property developer who was sentenced last week to 18 months' jail in the District Court.

Back in the news ... controversial broadcaster Derryn Hinch. Credit:Jason South

An edited version of the text of the show appeared on the station's website but the full version appeared on Hinch's Human Headline blog with the disclaimer ''A Warning! Access Illegal in NSW''.

The convicted man's barrister, Anthony Bellanto, QC, last week successfully argued to have the defendant's name suppressed in NSW to ''minimise any ongoing damage to his reputation''.