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This order may be cited as the Defamation Order 2009 .
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Tasmania regulation
This Order sets the statutory ceiling for damages in defamation cases under the Defamation Act 2005 at $294,500, effective 1 July 2009 (section 4). It applies to anyone pursuing or defending a defamation claim and determines the maximum non‑economic award a court can make.
The figure is declared by the Order and administered by the Department of Justice (sections 2–4). That ceiling changes potential defendant liability, insurer exposure and settlement incentives.
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Direct links to the current provisions in Defamation Order 2009.
This order may be cited as the Defamation Order 2009 .
This order takes effect on 1 July 2009.
In this order –
Act means the Defamation Act 2005 ;
maximum damages amount has the same meaning as in section 35(1) of the Act.
For the purposes of section 35(1) of the Act, the maximum damages amount that is to apply from 1 July 2009 is declared to be $294 500.
Displayed and numbered in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953.
Notified in the Gazette on 24 June 2009
This order is administered in the Department of Justice.
Sourced from Tasmanian Legislation Online (legislation.tas.gov.au), CC BY 4.0.
This order may be cited as the Defamation Order 2009 .
This order takes effect on 1 July 2009.
In this order –
Act means the Defamation Act 2005 ;
maximum damages amount has the same meaning as in section 35(1) of the Act.
For the purposes of section 35(1) of the Act, the maximum damages amount that is to apply from 1 July 2009 is declared to be $294 500.
Displayed and numbered in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953.
Notified in the Gazette on 24 June 2009
This order is administered in the Department of Justice.