Defamation Act

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Defamation Act (with its variations) is a stock short title used for legislation in Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom relating to defamation. It supersedes the short title Libel Act.

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The Bill for an Act with this short title will have been known as a Defamation Bill during its passage through Parliament.

Defamation Acts may be a generic name either for legislation bearing that short title or for all legislation which relates to defamation.

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Australia

Australian Capital Territory

New South Wales

Northern Territory

Queensland

South Australia

Tasmania

Victoria

  • The Defamation Act 2005 (No 75)

Western Australia

Hong Kong

Malaysia

New Zealand

Republic of Ireland

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland

Scotland

See also

List of short titles

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