Preview: Defamation Law and the Serious Harm Test with David Helvadjian and Brett Farrell

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Published on: [6.09.2022] In this edition of BenchTV, David Helvadjian (Barrister, 153 Phillip Chambers, Sydney) and Brett Farrell (Senior Legal Counsel & Global Privacy Officer, Sydney) discuss defamation law, the serious harm test and the public interest defence.

Discussion Includes:

  • Defamation Law
  • Serious Harm Element
  • Public Interest Defence
  • Online Publication

Presenter Profiles

David Helvadjian Brett Farrell

BIBLIOGRAPHY

Cases

  • Barilaro v Google LLC [2022] FCA 650
  • Economou v de Freitas [2016] EWHC 1853
  • Fairfax Media Publications Pty Ltd v Voller; Nationwide News Pty Limited v Voller; Australian News Channel Pty Ltd v Voller [2021] HCA 27
  • Jameel and others (Respondents) v Wall Street Journal Europe Sprl (Appellants) [2006] UKHL 44
  • Lachaux (Respondent) v Independent Print Ltd and another (Appellants) [2019] UKSC 27
  • Newman v Whittington [2022] NSWSC 249
  • Rader v Haines [2021] NSWDC 610
  • Reynolds v Times Newspapers Ltd [2001] 2 AC 127
  • Serafin v Malkiewicz [2020] 1 WLR 2455

Legislation

  • Defamation Act 2005 (NSW), ss 10A and 29A
  • Limitation Act 1969 (NSW)