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Defamation Law in Australia, 5th edition
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A comprehensive analysis of defamation law throughout Australia, covering the cause of action, defences, remedies, damages and procedure. Written for legal practitioners, the judiciary, government, academics and students.
Published: 31 December, 2026
Publisher: LexisNexis Australia
Defamation Law in Australia, 5th edition provides a comprehensive and authoritative analysis of the principles governing defamation law across Australia. It places the modern law in its historical and conceptual setting before examining the cause of action, publication, identification, defamatory meaning, capacity of parties and related causes of action. The text also addresses the resolution of disputes without litigation and the conduct of civil proceedings, including the respective roles of judge and jury.
Detailed treatment is given to the full range of common law and statutory defences, including truth, contextual truth, privilege, honest opinion and innocent dissemination. Separate chapters guide readers through damages, mitigation, non-monetary remedies, costs, evidence, transitional issues, reform and criminal law. The appendices bring together key statutory and practical reference material.
Written by Patrick George, a leading Australian defamation practitioner and recognised authority in media and reputational risk law, this edition is designed to support practitioners, barristers, courts, government lawyers, academics and students who need a clear, structured and dependable account of this complex field.
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Comprehensive treatment of defamation law across Australia.
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Explains the cause of action, publication, identification and meaning
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Detailed analysis of common law and statutory defences
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Practical coverage of damages, mitigation and non-monetary remedies
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Addresses litigation procedure, evidence, costs and dispute resolution
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Includes historical, reform, transitional and criminal law perspectives
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Written by an experienced Australian defamation and reputational risk practitioner
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