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Defamation Law in Australia, 4th edition
An expert analysis of key issues in the first major reform to model defamation provisions since 2005
Published:
04 December, 2022
This 4th edition of Defamation Law in Australia examines key amendments to the Defamation Act that commenced on 1 July 2021 in most jurisdictions in Australia.
Features
• The vital elements to the cause of action
Related Titles
• Quick Reference Card: Defamation Law , 2nd editionSocial Media and the Law , 4th edition
Part One — History and Concepts
1 Introduction
2 History of Defamation Law in England
3 History of Defamation Law in Australia
4 Reputation
5 Freedom of Speech
Part Two — General Principles
6 The Cause of Action for Defamation
7 Publication
8 Identification
9 Meaning
10 Defamation
11 Particular Defamatory Meanings
12 Capacity to Sue — Plaintiffs
13 Capacity to Be Sued — Defendants
14 Privacy
15 Other Causes of Action
Part Three — Resolution of Civil Disputes Without
Litigation
16 Alternative Solutions
Part Four — Litigation of Civil Disputes — Including
Defences In Civil Proceedings And Remedies
17 Role of Judge and Jury
18 The Defences
19 Truth
20 Contextual Truth
21 Absolute Privilege
22 The Privileged Occasion
23 Malice
24 Statements to The World At Large
25 Statutory Defences of Qualified Privilege
26 Protected Reports
27 Fair Comment
28 Honest Opinion
29 Innocent Dissemination
30 Circumstances of Publication
31 Damages at Common Law
32 General Damages
33 Award of Damages
34 Increasing Damages — Aggravation
35 Exemplary Damages
36 Reducing Damages — Mitigation
37 Special Damages
38 Other Aspects of Damages
39 Injunctions and Alternative Remedies
40 Non-Monetary Remedies
41 Costs
Part Five Miscellaneous
42 Evidence/Transitional
43 Reform
44 Criminal Law
Appendix I - Defamation Act 2005
Appendix II - Damages Tables
Appendix III - Federal Court Practice Note
Featured Authors
Patrick George
Patrick George (General Editor) is a Senior Partner at Kennedys in Australia.
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