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Lange v Australian Broadcasting Corporation (Qualified Privilege)

[1997] HCA 25
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtHigh Court of Australia
Year1997
StatusBinding authority

Summary

The implied constitutional freedom of political communication extends qualified privilege in defamation to publications on government and political matters, provided publication was reasonable.

Key Principle

The implied freedom of political communication supports an extended qualified privilege defence in defamation for publications on government and political matters, subject to reasonableness.

Area of Law

constitutional

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