What constitutes defamation under Australian law?
What actions or statements are considered defamatory in Australia?
Category: Defamation Law
Location: Jarvis Island
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
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