Media Law
Mediawatch for 26 November 2023
Parties seal the coalition deal to end long limbo for media; watchdog warns media laws need urgent upgrade; media tuning out of music journalism; Covid response reckons ramp up in inquiry season. Audio
Is it ever OK to publish people’s private messages in the news without their consent?
The New York Times revealed texts telling the truth about Ted Cruz’s trip to Mexico this week to widespread acclaim. But Meghan Markle had a big win in court against a paper that published one of her… Audio
Is it ever OK to publish people’s private messages in the news without their consent?
The New York Times revealed texts telling the truth about Ted Cruz’s trip to Mexico this week to widespread acclaim. But Meghan Markle had a big win in court against a paper that published one of her…
AudioJones vs Maihi case prompts calls for defamation law reform
Is defamation law an essential protection for reputations -- or handy tool for men and women of means to curb their critics? Hayden Donnell talks to a lawyer pushing for reform to allow us to express… Audio
Jones vs Maihi case prompts calls for defamation law reform
Is defamation law an essential protection for reputations -- or handy tool for men and women of means to curb their critics? Hayden Donnell talks to a lawyer pushing for reform to allow us to express…
AudioLegal commentator Ursula Cheer
Professor Ursula Cheer of Canterbury University discusses media law, including a high profile defamation case involving the Australian treasurer. Audio
Media law with Ursula Cheer
The implications of the recent defamation case taken against blogger Cameron Slater. Audio
