The evolution of ‘the public interest’ in the law of defamation

A deep dive tracing the rise of public interest as a legal standard in defamation—from common law privilege to section 29A.

Defamation law reforms: risk management tips for practitioners

Defamation law is becoming more complex and inconsistent between jurisdictions. What can you do to mitigate risk in this changing area of law?

What if a liable defendant declares bankruptcy before damages are determined?

The Federal Court considers a unique fact scenario which conjures pertinent questions of law, such as what makes a judgement final?

Court finds Mark Latham tweet defamed gay MP

‘As low as possible’: Defamation case over Mark Latham Tweet begins

Bruce Lehrmann loses defamation case against Ten and journalist: Court finds Brittany Higgins was raped

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has lost his defamation case against Network 10 and journalist Lisa Wilkinson.

New evidence delays judgment in Lehrmann defamation trial

The Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation trial continues as Network 10’s legal team successfully convinced Federal Court to hear new evidence.

More reforms on the way for NSW’s defamation laws

‘Stage 2’ reforms and what they will mean for the future of ‘digital defamation’.

Truth defence prevails in Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case

Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case dismissed after judge finds Nine newspapers proved allegations against him were true.

‘Whole new battleground’: The Privacy Act Review Report and its impact on media lawyers

The Federal Government’s proposed privacy law reforms could result in an inundation of the court system and have a “chilling effect” on public interest journalism,…