Social media defamation in the spotlight at Law Society forum
We live in a social media-saturated world, where people are constantly engaging and sharing. But does the very act of using these platforms make us…
New section 29A public interest defence considered
A recent Federal Court decision was the first adjudication arising from a final hearing of the new s 29A defence.
Reviewing defamation law for the digital age
PATRICK GEORGE examines the National Review of Model Defamation Provisions and the need to address the impact of social media on the world of publication.
The latest from the High Court: August 2018
Reporting and analysis of the latest key judgments from the High Court of Australia. By ANDREW YUILE.
Defamation laws receive Facebook-era reboot
The NSW Government has tabled a report in State Parliament recommending a long-overdue overhaul of uniform defamation laws, more than six years after it was…
Hockey v Fairfax: who won and who lost?
The Hockey case provides a wider lesson for those contemplating bringing proceedings for defamation or defending them. It demonstrates the risk of investing substantial amounts of money…