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.
A single social media post can lead to a six-figure court judgement. Learn how the Latham v Greenwich appeal clarifies the serious harm threshold and what it means for your defamation claim.
The clock starts ticking the moment someone publishes defamatory content about you, and you have just 12 months to act. This checklist walks you through the five steps you must complete before time runs out on your defamation claim.
Domestic violence order allegations made in court are protected by absolute privilege. But what happens when those same allegations are repeated on Facebook, at work, or to family members? That's when defamation law steps in, and the person making the claims may face legal consequences.
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.
You might have a strong defamation claim, but if other true statements in the same publication are damaging enough, your case could fail entirely. This is the contextual truth defence, and understanding how it works could save you time, money, and disappointment.
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.
Learn how to handle rogue customers defaming your business online. From legal steps to technical tools, protect your reputation effectively with informed guidance.