Defamation law in Australia / Patrick George.

Chatswood, N.S.W. : LexisNexis Butterworths, 2023.

4th edition

200614

Australia. -- Defamation Act 1974.

Libel and slander -- Australia.

Libel and slander -- New South Wales.

Part one: History and concepts

1. Introduction

2. History of defamation law in England

3. History of defamation law in Australia

4 Reputation

5. Freedom of speech

Part Two: General principles

6. The cause of action for defamation

7. Publication

8. Identification

9. Meaning

10. Defamation

11. Particular defamatory meanings

12. Capacity to sue: plaintiffs

13. Capacity to be sued: defendants

14. Privacy

15. Other causes of action

Part Three: Resolution of civil disputes without litigation

16. Alternative resolution

Part Four: Litigation of civil disputes: including defences in civil proceedings and remedies

17. Role of judge and jury

18. The defences

19. Truth

20. Contextual truth

21. Absolute privilege

22. The privileged occasion

23. Malice

24. Statements to the world at large

25. Statutory defences of qualified privilege

26. Protected reports

27. Fair comment

28. Honest opinion

29. Innocent dissemination

30. Circumstances of publication

31. Damages at common law

32. General damages

33. Award of damages

34. Increasing damages: aggravation

35. Exemplary damages

36. Reducing damages: mitigation

37. Special damages

38. Other aspects of damages

39. Injunctions and alternative remedies

40. Non:monetary remedies

41. Costs

Part Five: Miscellaneous

42. Evidence/transitional

43. Reform

44. Criminal law

Appendix I: Defamation Act 2005 (NSW) comparative table

Appendix II: Proposed amendment of model defamation provisions

Appendix III: Damages tables

Appendix IV: Federal court defamation practice note (DEF-1) 12 November 2019.

This 4th edition of Defamation Law in Australia examines key amendments to the Defamation Act that commenced on 1 July 2021 in most jurisdictions in Australia. Features: The vital elements to the cause of action; Issue of serious harm; The date of publication; Digital platforms; Concerns notices and offers to make amends. - Publisher's website.

9780409352573

lxxx, 853 pages ; 24 cm