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The recent Supreme Court decision in Harvey v Henderson [2025] sheds light on how malice can defeat a defamation defence in professional settings. If you have been targeted by false allegations in a boardroom or online, understanding these legal principles is a necessary step toward clearing your name.
Most Australian corporations cannot sue for defamation, even when the damage to their reputation is real. The excluded corporation rule allows only certain small businesses and not-for-profits to claim. Here is how to tell if your company qualifies, and what to do if it does not.
Think your private work chats are shielded from legal scrutiny? In Australia, defamatory comments in WhatsApp, Slack, or Teams can lead to serious legal consequences. Learn how to protect your reputation and what steps to take if you have been targeted in a digital message.
Secretly recording a business meeting might seem like the best way to prove false allegations, but it carries heavy legal risks. Learn how Australian surveillance and defamation laws impact your ability to use these recordings in court.
Not every Australian business has the legal right to sue for defamation. Understanding the excluded corporation rule is the first step in determining if your company can seek compensation for reputational damage.
A single damaging post can spread across social media within hours, causing lasting harm to your business reputation. Understanding how Australian defamation law applies to internet defamation gives you practical options to respond, whether through platform takedowns, concerns notices, or court proceedings.
A 2021 High Court decision made Facebook page administrators liable for defamatory comments left by strangers. Recent law reforms have changed this, creating new protections for businesses and individuals who run online platforms. Here's what you need to know about the new rules.