Defamation Order 2020 (TAS)

The Defamation Order 2020 was made by the Minister for Justice, Elise Archer, in accordance with section 35(3) of the Defamation Act 2005. This order sets out the maximum damages amount that applies to defamation cases from 1 July 2020. The order was published in the Gazette on 1 July 2020 and is administered by the Department of Justice.

The legal issues addressed in this order relate to the maximum damages that can be awarded in defamation cases. The order specifies the maximum damages amount that is to apply from 1 July 2020, which is $421,000. This amount was determined in accordance with the provisions of section 35(1) of the Defamation Act 2005. The order sets out a specific amount that must be applied in defamation cases to ensure consistency and fairness in the application of the law.

The court's reasoning behind the order was based on the need to provide a clear and consistent framework for the maximum damages that can be awarded in defamation cases. The court considered the provisions of the Defamation Act 2005 and determined that an amount of $421,000 was appropriate. This amount was then set out in the order to ensure that it is applied consistently across all defamation cases in Tasmania.

The final orders of the court were that the maximum damages amount that applies to defamation cases from 1 July 2020 is $421,000. This amount was determined in accordance with the provisions of section 35(1) of the Defamation Act 2005 and was set out in the Defamation Order 2020. The order was published in the Gazette on 1 July 2020 and is administered by the Department of Justice.