Defamation law is designed to protect people and businesses from false or damaging statements that may cause harm to their personal or professional reputation. 

A person or small business may seek compensation for loss of reputation when someone publishes material that causes others to think less of them. Defamatory material can include, but not be limited to, social media posts, blogs, articles, books, photos, songs, emails, online reviews and more. 

Defamation can also be broadcast or spoken in a public form, over the internet, or radio. 

To claim, you must be able to prove:

• Defamatory material was published, and the statements were not substantiated by facts
• That yourself or your business was clearly identified
• That it has caused or continues to cause reputational harm. 

Whether you are the subject of defamation or you are being accused of defaming, the Kelly Legal team knows how to ensure your rights are upheld.  Give us a call on 4911 0500.