Defamation Order 2025
I make the following order under section 35(3) of the Defamation Act 2005 .
11 June 2025GUY BARNETT
Minister for Justice
This order may be cited as the Defamation Order 2025 .
This order takes effect on 1 July 2025.
For the purposes of section 35(1) of the Defamation Act 2005 , the maximum damages amount that is to apply from 1 July 2025 is declared to be $500 000.
Displayed and numbered in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953.
Notified in the Gazette on 25 June 2025
This order is administered in the Department of Justice.