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Recorded Webinar: NSW Defamation Law Reforms - Adapting to the Digital Age
NSW has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce a suite of defamation law reforms. These far-reaching changes, the first since 2005, implement a number of important measures that will bring defamation law into the digital age. This session examines the Defamation
PRESENTED BY
Nell McGill
Special Counsel, Sparke
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About the Webinar
NSW has become the first jurisdiction in Australia to introduce a suite of defamation law reforms. These far-reaching changes, the first since 2005, implement a number of important measures that will bring defamation law into the digital age. This session examines the Defamation Amendment Bill 2020 and its practical implications, including:
- Rationale for the changes
- Unpacking the reforms:
- New public interest defence
- Serious harm threshold
- Cap on non-economic damages
- Concerns notices
- Single publication rule
- Defence for scientific or academic peer-reviewed matters
- Future reforms on the horizon
Presented By
Nell McGill
Special Counsel, SparkeWho Should Attend?
This webinar is suitable for NSW lawyers practising in business law. This webinar is for practitioners with some knowledge in this area and looking to improve their knowledge. : 1 hour (
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: 1 hour (substantive law)
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