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Superinjunctions are exceptionally rare and controversial, precisely because they run counter to the principle of open justice.
In a time when media companies are more cash-strapped than ever, the threat of defamation action has a chilling effect on the stories that get told.
Even after departing this world, artists have plenty of legal tools to protect their creative vision.
As Linda Reynolds’ defamation trial against Brittany Higgins continues, Peter Dutton is apparently considering suing fellow MP Zali Steggall. Our legal system is out of step with democracy.
With Channel Nine holding the broadcast rights to the Paris games, other networks are hamstrung. Here’s how the system works.
Given the forthcoming retrial, anyone reporting or publishing must take care not to breach the law on contempt of court.
In one of the biggest legal sagas of recent times, Justice Michael Lee has delivered his verdict. What did he say?
Just days before Justice Michael Lee was due to pass down his judgment, Network 10 threw another spanner in the works.
Vague definitions and heavy penalties mean that legislation could be used to stifle a free press.
We’re all familiar with a green ‘G’ or a red ‘MA’ on a movie poster, but those ratings don’t have any basis in what we know about child development. They’d be much more useful for parents if they did.
An expert on media law explains how newspapers avoid defamation when investigating a story.
The decision may make it hard to report the news, make documentary films, write biographies or even teach a class.
The trial is likely to go ahead in November this year, and last for around four weeks.
It’s far easier to throw around accusations of damage to one’s reputation than it is to actually prove it in court. A journalism scholar explains the criteria that must be met.
Major public media reform in New Zealand is coming at the same time as trust in government and media declines. The proposed new law needs to make political and editorial independence a top priority.
Complicating things is the fact the prosecution plans to call Wilkinson as a witness in the trial.
Calls to reveal the true identities of social media users won’t make the internet safer without deeper reform of online platforms.
The Nirvana baby lawsuit serves as a timely reminder to parents to be careful about what they are sharing about their children online.
A media law expert explains why the Sun was right to report on Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s personal life.
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Professor of Law, University of Sydney
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne
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University Teacher in Journalism, University of Sheffield
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Professor of Journalism and Social Media, Griffith Centre for Social and Cultural Research, Griffith University, Griffith University
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Director of Undergraduate Studies, School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies, Cardiff University
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Lecturer in Law & Justice, UNSW
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Senior Lecturer in Media Law, University of Essex
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Professor in Media and Communication, Goldsmiths, University of London
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Honorary Professor of Media Law, Queen Mary University of London
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Senior Lecturer in Law, The University of Western Australia
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Emeritus Professor in Law and Criminal Justice, Adelaide University
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Professor of Journalism, The University of Melbourne
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Co-Director, Centre for Media Transition, University of Technology Sydney
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Emeritus Professor of Cultural Research, Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University