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Talbot v General Television Corp Pty Ltd

[1980] VR 224
JurisdictionAustralia
CourtSupreme Court of Victoria
Year1980
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Establishes breach of confidence and the springboard doctrine in Australia, protecting information communicated in confidence from unauthorised use.

Key Principle

breach of confidence; Meagher Gummow and Lehane; information communicated in confidence; springboard doctrine in Australia

Area of Law

equity

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