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In recent times, the most high-profile cases in Australia have been defamation cases, the high-water mark being the Bruce Lehrmann proceedings, which captured the public's attention for the majority of 2024.
For those cases which involve higher profile celebrities, defamation cases have become a form of public entertainment in their own right.
In the medical field we have the high-profile case of Dr Munjed Al Muderis who sued Nine Entertainment for stories featured in The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald and on 60 Minutes containing adverse commentary on Dr Muderis’ patient selection and aftercare.
With people today heavily relying on public reviews, from the TV show they watch to the doctor they choose, a defamatory Google review can have serious professional and financial implications for a healthcare provider.
In our next First Thursday Club, BN's Rob Samut will explore the law of defamation, examine recent cases run where doctors have successfully defended against defamatory posts, and discuss practical steps for managing adverse or defamatory publications.
We hope that you can join us.