Defamation law
Peter Dutton won’t receive full legal costs as defamation case could have been fought in lower court
Federal court judge notes ‘just because a case involves a national figure does not mean it is of national importance’
Paul Karp
08, Dec, 2021 @8:10 AM
What are the Coalition’s proposed anti-troll social media laws and who do they benefit?
The proposed bill frees media companies from responsibility but could also help the operators of community Facebook pages
Paul Karp and Josh Taylor
01, Dec, 2021 @8:13 AM
Bullies rely on power to protect them, not online anonymity | Yassmin Abdel-Magied
I’ve had more death threats than flat whites. But almost everyone who abused me did so using their real names
Yassmin Abdel-Magied
01, Dec, 2021 @6:30 AM
Roman Abramovich wins first round of libel battle over Putin’s People book
UK judge rules some passages convey a defamatory meaning, including claim Putin told him to buy Chelsea
Luke Harding
24, Nov, 2021 @6:17 PM
Man wrongly identified as Cleo Smith accused sues Network Seven for defamation
Terrance Flowers was incorrectly identified by news organisation after Terence Kelly was arrested by WA police in early November
Michael McGowan
16, Nov, 2021 @9:04 AM
Italian prosecutor’s claims against Guardian reporter flagged by human rights watchdog
Calogero Ferrara’s libel suits against Lorenzo Tondo marked as potential intimidation on Council of Europe ‘safety platform’
Daniel Boffey in Brussels
05, Nov, 2021 @1:49 PM
Labor rejects Peter Dutton’s bid for taxpayers to fund politicians’ defamation cases
Dutton says public funding a ‘workplace entitlement’ amid continuing debate over identities of Christian Porter’s anonymous donors
Paul Karp
22, Oct, 2021 @5:58 AM
Peter Dutton tells defamation trial ‘rape apologist’ tweet by activist was ‘deeply offensive’
Refugee activist Shane Bazzi’s legal team told the hearing a reasonable reader ‘would not understand’ the tweet to mean Dutton was condoning or excusing rape
Paul Karp
06, Oct, 2021 @3:18 AM
Phoebe Bridgers sued for defamation by music producer Chris Nelson
Nelson is seeking legal redress against the songwriter, claiming she made false online statements connecting him with predatory behaviour
Laura Snapes
30, Sep, 2021 @10:59 AM
More public figures expected to turn off Facebook comments after Australian defamation ruling
Other politicians and high-profile people likely considering following Tasmanian premier in switching off comments, defamation law professor says
Josh Taylor
27, Sep, 2021 @9:49 AM
Peter Dutton to seek aggravated damages in defamation claim against Shane Bazzi
Amended claim cites recent tweets suggesting ‘wealthy and powerful cabinet minister’ should focus on defence portfolio
Paul Karp
24, Sep, 2021 @5:58 AM
Christian Porter reveals part of legal fees paid by blind trust with funds from unknown source
Former attorney general claims he has ‘no access to information about the conduct and funding of the trust’
Paul Karp
14, Sep, 2021 @3:44 AM
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