What is the difference between libel and slander?
How do libel and slander differ under Australian defamation law?
Category: Defamation Law
Location: Wyoming
Location: Wyoming
Answers
Libel refers to written defamation, while slander refers to spoken defamation; both can form the basis of a defamation lawsuit in Australia.
11 months ago
Libel is generally considered more harmful due to its permanent nature, whereas slander is often seen as less damaging but still actionable.
11 months ago
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