Many words are bandied about to describe a statement made about a person that hurts that person’s reputation or makes them lose money. This short guide by MSI's Adelaide law firm member Johnston Withers explains what these terms mean under Australian law.
There are two main categories of legal action you might take against someone who makes a hurtful statement about you. The first is defamation, the second is injurious falsehood. Two additional terms, libel and slander, are often used.
