Rebel Wilson's court saga continues, moving from the Victorian Court of Appeals to the High Court.
Rebel disagrees with the vibe of her defo damages ruling, a throwback from The Adelaide Advertiser, plus other media tidbits from the day.
Rebel Wilson court saga continues. Actor Rebel Wilson has requested special leave from the High Court to appeal the Victorian Court of Appeal's decision to overturn her record $4.5 million damages for defamation against Bauer Media. The court will decide whether it will hear an appeal over the coming months.
Recent defamation claims featuring colossal sums in damages show how Rebel Wilson's action against Bauer Media raised the bar.
Media Files: Rebel Wilson ordered to pay Bauer back
Bauer Media has scored a significant win in its legal battle with actor Rebel Wilson, who has been ordered to repay $4.1 million -- plus interest -- of a defamation payout she was awarded in September last year.
What would a review of Australia’s defamation law look at?
If Australia is to overhaul its defamation legislation, the first step would be to have the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) to do a full-scale inquiry.
What would it take to fix Australia’s restrictive defamation laws?
Australia is now regarded as the libel capital of the world. But just how big is this threat to press freedom, and what exactly is in need of change?
We don’t blame the Hoddle Street or Port Arthur victims; so why do we blame women?
Crikey readers respond to the death of Eurydice Dixon, and the ensuing anger from women. Plus, Rebel Wilson's amended defamation payout.
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