Defamation and Online Platforms: Australian Legal Perspectives
Analyze how Australian defamation laws apply to online platforms. Examine significant cases where platforms were held liable or exonerated for defamatory comments posted by users, and discuss the legal principles involved.
Cases to consider: Webb v Bloch [1928], Voller v Nationwide News Pty Ltd [2019] and other relevant cases.
2500 words
Referencing must be consistent with the Australian Guide to Legal Citation. A helpful guide to AGLC referencing can be found at https://libguides.library.usyd.edu.au/c.php?g=508212&p=3476376
suggest 14 pt font for the Research Question/Topic and 12pt font and 1.5 spacing for the body of the assignment.
Marks will be awarded having regard to the following:
Context for/significance of the topic (5)
Identification of key issues and a structure to effectively address them (5)
Research in relation to the key issues identified and development of argument in a logical manner in relation to them (20)
Conclusion/recommendations/assessment (as appropriate) (5)
Overall presentation: structuring and referencing consistent with AGLC (5)
