Sophie Dawson and Felicity Dougherty will discussa number of non traditional methods of seeking compensation for defamatory material, including privacy, s 52 of the Trade Practices Act 1974 , injurious falsehood and breach of confidence. Their discussion will include key public policy considerations such as the need to ensure appropriate freedom of communication.

Christopher Dibb

Christopher Dibb will discuss from a plaintiff’s perspective, issues relating to defamation when dealing with the online world. With the rapid growth of internet news, blogs and other sites, the potential for defamatory material being posted online is almost inevitable. This will be an essential session for any plaintiff or defendant’s lawyer in what to look out for.