Dec 6, 2023 | Defamation Law
In a ground-breaking legal development, Brian Hood – the mayor of Hepburn Shire in Victoria – declared that he is preparing to file the world’s first defamation lawsuit against the... Read More
Jun 15, 2022 | Defamation Law
A concerns notice is a process available in defamation law under the Defamation Act 2005 (NSW) (‘the Act’). A concerns notice is sent to a person who has made defamatory... Read More
May 25, 2022 | Defamation Law
Disclaimer: Since the publishing of this article, the Defamation Amendment Act 2020 No 16 (NSW) has come into force. Please use caution if you are citing legislative material from this... Read More
Mar 8, 2022 | Defamation Law
Defamation cases in Australia are notoriously hard to run. The main consideration in assessing a claim for defamation is whether there is a monetary loss suffered by the defamed party.... Read More
Jun 19, 2020 | Defamation Law
Not many people are aware of the risks associated with posting on social media. Popular social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook are not safe spaces to vent your... Read More
Jul 3, 2014 | Defamation Law
According to Brian Martin, Professor of Social Sciences at the University of Wollongong, the law of defamation hinders free speech and protects powerful people from scrutiny. He actively investigates “suppression... Read More
