📜 Defamation Bill 2005
Assented toLABill 7217 August 2005
The Defamation Bill 2005 aims to enact uniform model provisions for defamation law across Australian jurisdictions, modifying common law, abolishing the libel/slander distinction, capping damages, and facilitating dispute resolution. It also addresses criminal defamation.
Impact
Individuals and corporations are affected by changes to defamation law, including the ability to sue for defamation and the amount of damages that can be awarded. Media organisations and publishers are also affected. The bill aims to balance freedom of expression with protection of reputation.
Key Changes
["Abolishes the distinction between libel and slander.", "Introduces a statutory cap on damages for non-economic loss.", "Establishes truth alone as a defence."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA17 Aug 2005
- LA Second Reading MovedLA17 Aug 2005
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA13 Sept 2005
- LA Consideration in DetailLA13 Sept 2005
- LA Third ReadingLA15 Sept 2005
- LC Second Reading MovedLC20 Sept 2005
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC1 Dec 2005
- LC AmendedLC1 Dec 2005
- LC Third ReadingLC1 Dec 2005
Affected Sectors
justicepublic_sectorother
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