Quick Reference Card: Defamation Law, 2nd Edition

This 2nd edition of Quick Reference Card: Defamation Law provides a handy guide to the key amendments to the Defamation Act that commenced on 1 July 2021 in NSW, Victoria and South Australia.

Key updates cover:

• the vital elements to the cause of action
• issue of serious harm
• the date of publication
• liable parties
• digital platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter
• concerns notice and offer to make amends
• procedure to trial…