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DEFAMATION ACT 1974 - SECT 3 Objects of Act

This legislation has been repealed.

DEFAMATION ACT 1974 - SECT 3

Objects of Act

3 Objects of Act

The objects of this Act are as follows:

(a) to provide effective and appropriate remedies for persons whose reputations are harmed by the publication of defamatory matter,
(b) to ensure that the law of defamation does not place unreasonable limits on the publication and discussion of matters of public interest and importance,
(c) to promote speedy and non-litigious methods of resolving disputes concerning the publication of defamatory matter,
(d) to promote the resolution of proceedings for defamation before the courts in a timely manner and avoid protracted litigation.