What is defamation and where do we draw the line in Australia?

NEWS: Several high profile Australians have become embroiled in defamation cases, but anyone could find themselves accused.

A number of high-profile Australian defamation cases are being heard this month. 

Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young is suing Liberal Democrat Senator David Leyonhjelm, while Australian actor Geoffrey Rush will have his time in court from Monday in a case against newspaper The Daily Telegraph.  

Defamation cases are increasingly in the spotlight, but what exactly do they entail?

What is defamation?

Defamation refers to the process of defaming someone, so to speak.

If someone feels published material seen by over one person has lowered their reputation in the eyes of the public, they have could have grounds to file a defamation case.

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