Defamation

Australian government, court, tribunal and non-profit legal services relevant to defamation. Court Co-Pilot is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.

Courts

• Federal Court of Australia: Hears some defamation proceedings.
• Supreme Court of NSW: Hears defamation proceedings in New South Wales.
• Supreme Court of Victoria: Hears defamation proceedings in Victoria.

Complaints about publications

• Australian Press Council: Complaints about member print and online publications.
• Australian Communications and Media Authority: Complaints about broadcast content.
• eSafety Commissioner: Reporting of serious online abuse. It does not decide defamation claims.

Information

• Arts Law Centre of Australia: Defamation: Information sheet on defamation law.
• State Library of NSW: Find Legal Answers: Legal information and guides.

Last checked 2026-11-01.