Defamation Order 2026

Defamation Order 2026

25 May 2026

I make the following order under section 35(3) of the Defamation Act 2005.

This order may be cited as the Defamation Order 2026.

This order takes effect on 1 July 2026.

For the purposes of section 35(1) of the Defamation Act 2005, the maximum damages amount that is to apply from 1 July 2026 is declared to be $520 000.