What constitutes defamation under Australian law?

What actions or statements are considered defamatory in Australia?

Category: Defamation Law
Location: Jarvis Island

Answers

Defamation in Australia occurs when a statement harms the reputation of an individual or entity, causing them to be shunned, avoided, or brought into ridicule.

6 months ago

For a statement to be defamatory, it must be published to at least one person other than the plaintiff, and it must be false.

6 months ago