Northern Territory Numbered Acts

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DEFAMATION ACT 2006 (NO 8 OF 2006) - SECT 31

Damages to bear rational relationship to harm

    In determining the amount of damages to be awarded in any defamation proceedings, the court is to ensure there is an appropriate and rational relationship between the harm sustained by the plaintiff and the amount of damages awarded.



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