Reform ‘won’t fix defamation’
Reform ‘won’t fix defamation’ Chris Merritt 26 July 2020 Published in the Australian Newspaper Leading authorities on defamation law have warned that one of the key reforms due to be approved on Monday — a new defence for public...
ABC/Nine loss in Chau Chak Wing case damages defamation reform calls
ABC/Nine loss in Chau Chak Wing case damages defamation reform calls Chris Merritt 7 January 2021 Published in the Australian Newspaper The credibility of calls for defamation reform suffered a blow this week from an unexpected quarter — the ABC and...
Dylan Voller case puts online defamation in the dock
Dylan Voller case puts online defamation in the dock Chris Merritt 8 April 2021 Published in the Australian Newspaper Dylan Voller has been looking for someone to sue ever since he claims he was defamed online five years ago. The problem, however, is...
Verdict on class actions: high costs, low benefits
A return to sanity for disclosure class actions Chris Merritt 7 January 2021 Published in the Australian Newspaper James Paterson’s inquiry into class actions and litigation funding has been presented with details of a financial scandal that will make...