A critical introduction to the principles and application of media law. Media Law: Cases, Materials and Commentary introduces the key concepts of media law and how to apply these theories in practice. It examines the basic principles underpinning areas of law that are most relevant to the media, including defamation, contempt of court, invasion of privacy, breach of confidentiality, and freedom of information. Critical perspectives from varying academic disciplines provide conceptual frameworks through which Australian media law can be understood and interpreted. Written by an extended team of authors, the third edition includes new cases and recent changes in legislation to defamation laws and privacy laws. It equips you with updated excerpts from cases, legislation and author commentary, and places these excerpts in legal and media contexts. NEW TO THIS EDITIONUpdated to reflect significant changes in legislation to national, uniform defamation laws, online content and privacy laws, including online privacy. A strong focus on critical perspectives help you form your own ideas and prepare for professional work. Includes a new chapter on suppression and non-publication orders to address the impact this has on the day-to-day practice of court reporting. New case studies provide you with current examples to demonstrate how theoretical principles can be applied in practice. Updated discussion questions encourage critical reflection.
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Rolph, Vitins, Bannister, Joyce, Bosland Imprint: OUP Australia and New Zealand Country of Publication: Australia Edition: 3rd edition Weight: 1.540kg ISBN:9780190323868 ISBN 10: 0190323868 Publication Date:21 April 2022 Audience:
College/higher education
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Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
PrefaceAcknowledgements Table of StatutesPart 1: Introduction1. The Social and Political Role of the Media 2. Freedom of Expression Part 2: Media Regulation3. Print Media and Journalists 4. Broadcasting Services 5. Online Content 6. Media Ownership Part 3: Defamation and the Protection of Reputation 7. Liability for Defamation 8. Defences to Defamation 9. Remedies for Defamation 10. Injurious Falsehood, Negligence and Misleading or Deceptive Conduct Part 4: Contempt and Open Justice11. Contempt of Court 12. The Principle of Open Justice 13. Suppression Orders Part 5: Privacy 14. Privacy 15. Breach of Confidence16. Information Privacy Part 6: Offensive Publications17. Offensive Publications Part 7: Freedom of Information 18. Freedom of Information