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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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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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If you’ve been defamed in Australia, in most jurisdictions, your first step is not heading straight to court—but issuing a Concerns Notice. At Allen Law, we are experts in defamation and reputation protection. Based in Melbourne, we regularly help individuals and businesses navigate the complexities of Australia’s defamation law, including drafting compliant and strategically sound […]
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Can calling someone an idiot, moron, or worse amount to defamation in Australia? With the rise of social media, this question is more relevant than ever. At Allen Law, Melbourne’s go-to defamation lawyers, we often advise clients on whether crude or abusive language—particularly when posted online—crosses the line into defamation. Vulgar Abuse vs Defamation: What’s […]
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If you believe your reputation has been damaged by defamatory material—whether in print, online, broadcast, or spoken form—it’s essential to act fast. At Allen Law, we are experts in defamation law and understand that one of the most critical elements of a successful defamation claim in Australia is timing. Why Time Is Crucial in Defamation […]
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Defamatory Google Reviews Online reviews can make or break a business. But what happens when a customer leaves a scathing review full of lies, or a competitor pretends to be a client and slanders your name? Can you sue them? At Allen Law, we get asked this question a lot. The short answer is: yes […]
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Pre-Publication Legal Advice If you’re a journalist, business, influencer, or publisher preparing to release sensitive content, it’s wise to get legal advice before publication. At Allen Law, we help individuals and organisations: Review high-risk content Avoid liability for defamatory publication Minimise potential fallout through risk assessment and mitigation Why Choose Allen Law for Defamation […]
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