Anti-trolling bill levelling the playing field for social media
Anti-trolling bill levelling the playing field for social media Chris Merritt 7 January 2021 Published in the Australian Newspaper Defamation law purports to make it possible for people to restore their reputations after public attacks have brought...
Ruling ‘no remedy’ for Eryn Jean Norvill
Ruling ‘no remedy’ for Eryn Jean Norvill Chris Merritt 7 January 2021 Published in the Australian Newspaper Former Law Council president Fiona McLeod QC believes the actress at the heart of the Geoffrey Rush defamation case has not been...
United bid to make cap fit on defamation payouts to stars
United bid to make cap fit on defamation payouts to stars Chris Merritt 7 January 2021 Published in the Australian Newspaper A defamation reform plan that will go to state attorneys-general this month is expected to make Geoffrey Rush one of the last...
Curb on defamation mega-payouts to celebrities
Curb on defamation mega-payouts to celebrities Chris Merritt 24 July 2020 Published in the Australian Newspaper A new defence for public interest journalism and an effective cap on defamation payouts are key features of a national model law that awaits...