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Three judges have dismissed an appeal against a finding the Daily Telegraph defamed actor Geoffrey Rush, and against the awarding of $2.9 million in damages.
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An Adelaide lawyer who lost 80 per cent of his clients after someone he’d never met posted a negative online review of his business has won a $750,000 defamation payout.
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Australia’s defamation laws are set to undergo their most significant changes for years. But while being sold as a win for free speech, the reforms may make it harder to successfully sue for damages and mainly benefit media organisations, argues Michael Douglas.
In today’s edition of our new column, Notes On Adelaide, a new state MP is set to face a defamation trial this year, a veteran Adelaide news director quits, and Business SA launches a furious defence of its chief executive.
Reports of a Facebook user overseas being convicted of defamation by simply “liking” a post should sound loud warning bells for all Australian social media users, writes Adelaide lawyer Natalie Abela.
A recent Australian legal case gives hope to people who have been defamed by Internet trolls, writes legal commentator Morry Bailes.
