DEFAMATION - Defence of qualified privilege under statute and at common law - four imputations defamatory of plaintiff found pursuant to Defamation Act section 7A - whether conduct of publisher was reasonable - seriousness of imputations - extent of inquiry before publication - accuracy of article - reputation of plaintiff - assessment of compensatory damages - whether aggravated damages should be awarded.
Acts Cited:
Defamation Act 1974 (NSW)
Defamation Act 1957 (Tas)
Case Details
Citation[2006] NSWSC 1059
CourtNSWSC
JurisdictionNew South Wales
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