Defamation Bill 2005
Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee· 19 October 2005general_report
The WA Uniform Legislation and Statutes Review Committee examined the Defamation Bill 2005, aimed at creating uniform defamation laws across Australia. The committee supports the bill but raises concerns about its impact on parliamentary privilege, self-incrimination, and the role of State Parliament due to incorporation by reference.
Impact
The bill affects individuals, corporations, media outlets, and the legal system by changing defamation laws. It also impacts the WA Parliament by potentially altering the scope of parliamentary privilege and legislative processes.
justicepublic_sectordefamationuniform legislationparliamentary privilegeintergovernmental agreementself-incriminationcriminal codeabsolute privilegeoffer to make amendsWA Parliamentstatutes review
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