Defamation Order 2017

Defamation Order 2017

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

MATTHEW GUY GROOM

Minister for State Growth acting for and on behalf of the Minister for Justice

1.   Short title

This order may be cited as the Defamation Order 2017 .

2.   Commencement

This order takes effect on 1 July 2017.

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 2017 is declared to be $389 500.

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

Notified in the Gazette on 7 June 2017

This order is administered in the Department of Justice.