Australia's defamation laws weren't written with social media in mind. Increasing numbers of you turn to the courts to protest defamatory comments made to you online or to defend yourselves against defamation accusations. Does Australia’s defamation law need a rigours overhaul?

Australia’s defamation laws – unfit for the digital age

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Big Ideas brings you the best of talks, forums, debates, and festivals held in Australia and around the world, casting light on the major social, cultural, scientific and political issues

Big Ideas&nbsp;brings you the best of talks, forums, debates, and festivals held in Australia and around the world, casting light on the major social, cultural, scientific and political issues

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Australia’s defamation laws – unfit for the digital age

Australia’s defamation laws – unfit for the digital age