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Title: The law of defamation Details »
Link: www.artslaw.com.au/LegalInformation/Defamation/Defamati ...
Date: 2006

Practical guides

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Title: Media law Chapter 34: The law handbook 10th edition - a Find Legal Answers Tool Kit book Details »
Note: Covers media ownership, broadcasting law, classification and censorship, defamation and journalism, contempt of court, confidentiality.
Date: 2007
Where: At your public library

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Title: Torts 5th ed - printed book in LIAC libraries Details »
Author: Blay, Sam
Note: A mini law text for students and others wanting a concise outline of principles and key cases. A title in the LBC Nutshell series
Date: 2006
Where: At your closest LIAC library

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Title: Australian defamation law and practice Details »
Author: Tobin, T K
Note: Covers the meaning of defamation - publication, identification, injurious falsehood, defences to defamation, absolute privilege and fair comment, damages and trial practice. Location number Ref/N345.940256/2A
Where: State Library LIAC

Title: Australian torts reporter Details »
Note: Includes information making claims, time limits for claims, perosnal injury, death, economic loss, property related torts, professional negligence, reputation, liberty and privacy. Discusses the liability of special defendents such as the Crown and public authorities. Includes information of damages and comparative tables. Location number Ref/N346.9403/6 and online (For onsite clients only).
Where: State Library LIAC

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