Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Defamation Act 2005 - SECT 3

Objects of Act

3. Objects of Act

The objects of this Act are-

   (a)  to enact provisions to promote uniform laws of defamation in
        Australia; and

   (b)  to ensure that the law of defamation does not place unreasonable
        limits on freedom of expression and, in particular, on the publication
        and discussion of matters of public interest and importance; and

   (c)  to provide effective and fair remedies for persons whose reputations
        are harmed by the publication of defamatory matter; and

   (d)  to promote speedy and non-litigious methods of resolving disputes
        about the publication of defamatory matter.