Libel, Slander, and Defamation

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From stonegatelegal.com.au: Libel, slander, and defamation involve false statements that harm an individual’s or business’s reputation, with libel being written or permanent statements and slander being spoken or transient ones.

Under Australian law, the distinction between slander and libel has been abolished, making all defamatory publications actionable without needing to prove special damage.

The Defamation Act 2005 outlines the criteria for establishing defamation, including publication to a third party, identification, harm to reputation, and falsity.

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