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Defamation Order 2026
25 May 2026
I make the following order under section 35(3) of the Defamation Act 2005.
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Short title
This order may be cited as the Defamation Order 2026.
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Commencement
This order takes effect on 1 July 2026.
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Maximum damages amount
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.