MIDBA CPD - The Defamation Amendment Act 2026: The Jury's Out?
- Apr 23
- 1 min read
On the 14th of April the Media, Internet and Data Protection Bar Association held an event in regards to The Defamation Amendment Act 2026. A panel of experts reviewed the provisions of the Defamation Amendment Act including the removal of juries, the introduction of a "serious harm" test for corporate plaintiffs, the new defences for broadcasters and retailers and previewed how this affected defamation action in the future. this talk was chaired by Ted Harding SC while also featuring speakers Michael McDowell SC, Declan Doyle SC, Jennifer Goode BL and Ben Hobbs from Schillings International LLP.
