Defamation Order 2015


Tasmanian Crest
Defamation Order 2015

I make the following order under section 35(3) of the Defamation Act 2005 .

1 June 2015

DR. VANESSA GOODWIN

Minister for Justice

1.   Short title

This order may be cited as the Defamation Order 2015 .

2.   Commencement

This order takes effect on 1 July 2015.

3.   Maximum damages amount

For the purposes of section 35(1) of the Defamation Act 2005 , the maximum damages amount that is to apply from 1 July 2015 is declared to be $367 500.

Displayed and numbered in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953.

Notified in the Gazette on 17 June 2015

This order is administered in the Department of Justice.