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Do you reside in the Darwin, or elsewhere in the Northern Territory, and you’ve been defamed? Well, in this easy to read article, we provide a short overview of defamation law as it applies to residents in the Northern Territory. Defamation in the Northern Territory (NT). Defamation law in the NT exists in two (2) […]
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Introduction According to the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, approximately 97% of all businesses in Australia are small businesses, that is, businesses that employ less than 20 employees. Most small businesses rely upon their good will, and thus, good reputation, both online and by word of mouth, to survive. It is for this […]
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Occasionally, I published an article which discusses defamation law in the context of a real life defamation case. Today, I am writing about the Victorian County Court case of Wang v Qin [2021] VCC 1906 (the Wang Case). Defamation disputes arise out of and from all manner of relationships. From neighbourly defamation disputes involving persons […]
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Defamation and businesses Corporations, and other body corporates have a restriction on standing to sue for defamation, in that, they cannot have more than 10 full time equivalent employees. Likewise, sometimes, establishing serious harm to the requisite threshold can be difficult. For many decades, before the introduction of the uniform defamation law throughout Australia, most […]
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The value of brand reputation in business Brand reputation is an essential and crucial part of any business which sells goods or services. Without a good reputation, a business may be unable to sell its goods or services to enough clients and customers to remain profitable, and thereby being at risk of insolvency or bankruptcy, […]
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Defamatory Google Review: Part 2 As we explored in Defamation & Google reviews: Part 1, positive Google reviews are important to most small to medium sized businesses in Australia. They demonstrate to a potential client that your business provides quality goods and services and can be trusted. It is for that reason that when a […]
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If your reputation is under attack, you need clear guidance and strong legal support. At Allen Law in Melbourne, VIC, our team is here to help you protect your name and take action. Call us today on (03) 7020 6563 for confidential advice. Understanding Defamation and Your Rights Defamation occurs when false statements harm your reputation. […]
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Can a cartoon or a picture be defamatory? Can a cartoon character depicting Jabba the Hutt from Star Wars give rise to an action in defamation? Well, according to His Honour, Morzone DCJ in Hallam v O’Connor and Payne [2024] QDC 187, it most definitely can. As is common in the Australian defamation world, it […]
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Publication & Defamation Law in Australia As previously discussed in our article What is Defamation?, a plaintiff commencing a defamation claim in Australia must establish four essential elements. One of the most critical—and usually the first to consider—is publication. In defamation law, publication refers to the communication of defamatory material to someone other than the person […]
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Defamation & Serious Harm In the world of defamation law, one of the most significant recent developments in Victoria and other parts of Australia is the introduction of the “serious harm” element. This requirement fundamentally reshapes how defamation claims are assessed, filtering out trivial or unmeritorious cases at an early stage. If you are considering […]
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