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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Defamation Act (with its variations) is a stock short title used for legislationinAustralia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland and the United Kingdom relating to defamation. It supersedes the short title Libel Act.
The Bill for an Act with this short title will have been known as a Defamation Bill during its passage through Parliament.
Defamation Acts may be a generic name either for legislation bearing that short title or for all legislation which relates to defamation.
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Australia
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Australian Capital Territory
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Northern Territory
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South Australia
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Victoria
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The Defamation Act 2005 (No 75)
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The Defamation Act 2005 (No 44)
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Malaysia
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New Zealand
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Republic of Ireland
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Northern Ireland
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List of short titles
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