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Plain English guidance on Australian defamation, media law and reputation, written by Mark.
When a damaging story is coming, or has just broken, the first hours count. Legal strategy and communications need to work together from the start.
Read the articleSince 2021, Australian publishers have had a defence for responsible public interest journalism. It is valuable, but it is not a licence to publish anything that seems newsworthy.
Read the articleA false post, review or video can spread quickly. The first steps you take will shape your options, so it pays to be calm and methodical.
Read the articleThe serious harm threshold, concerns notices and the single publication rule have changed how defamation disputes begin. Here is what they mean in practice.
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