Queensland Consolidated Acts

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DEFAMATION ACT 2005 - SECT 7

Distinction between slander and libel remains abolished

7 Distinction between slander and libel remains abolished

(1) The distinction at general law between slander and libel remains abolished.
(2) Accordingly, the publication of defamatory matter of any kind is actionable without proof of special damage.



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