‘Reluctant to speak out’: WA’s lag on defamation reform blamed for silencing councils
WA remains the only state without a “serious harm” test against defamation proceedings, which one Perth councillor says leaves them vulnerable to costly legal threats.
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The Age‘Reluctant to speak out’: WA’s lag on defamation reform blamed for silencing councilsSydney Morning Herald‘Reluctant to speak out’: WA’s lag on defamation reform blamed for silencing councilsThe Age‘Reluctant to speak out’: WA’s lag on defamation reform blamed for silencing councilsSydney Morning Herald‘Reluctant to speak out’: WA’s lag on defamation reform blamed for silencing councils8 recorded states
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