Part 13of the Education and Care Services National Law (Victoria) applies as a law of Victoria as if after section 270 there were inserted—

Part 13 of the Education and Care Services National Law (Victoria) applies as a law of Victoria as if after section 270 there were inserted— "270A Protection from liability for publications under section 270 (1) This section applies if a protected person, in good faith, republishes information published under section 270. (2) The protected person is not liable, civilly or administratively, for the republication of the information. (3) Without limiting subsection (2), no liability for defamation is incurred by the protected person because of the republication of the information. ***protected person*** means— (a) the Minister; or (b) the Regulatory Authority if it republishes information published by the National Authority under section 270; or (c) the proprietor, editor or publisher of a newspaper; or (d) the proprietor or broadcaster of a radio or television station or the producer of a radio or television show; or (e) an internet service provider or internet content host; or (f) a member of staff of, or a person acting at the direction of, a person referred to in this definition; or (g) a person, or a person belonging to a class of persons, prescribed by the Victorian regulations.". S. 16S inserted by No. 53/2025 s. 110.