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Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026 – Key reforms commence 1 March 2026

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Following the enactment of the Defamation (Amendment) Act 2026 (the “Act”) on 19 February 2026, the Minister for Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, Jim O’Callaghan, signed the Defamation (Amendment) Act (Commencement) Order 2026 on 25 February 2026.

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