Australia’s proposed defamation law overhaul will expand media freedom – but at what cost?
- Written by: Michael Douglas, Senior Lecturer in Law, University of Western Australia
These reforms are a big win for the media industry. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas
Last Friday, Australia’s attorneys-general agreed on proposed amendments to the provisions which underpin Australian defamation laws.
This means Australian governments have a plan for how to change defamation law.
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