Michael Atkinson apology
AdelaideNow February 22, 2010
11:10am
On 8 December 2009, a post appeared on AdelaideNow which referred to Attorney-General Michael Atkinson as a "crook". Once it was drawn to our attention, we removed it immediately.
AdelaideNow accepts that such a
suggestion is unfounded and
unreservedly apologises to Mr
Atkinson for the post.
http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/in-depth/michael-atkinson-apology/story-fn2se0wj-1225832962623
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Update 1st April
The nature of the Internet was an issue in the recent Croydon election campaign, and one which did not receive the examination it deserves. The legal position is best illustrated by the apology reproduced above, and the Gutnik High Court verdict; media summary at: http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200411/s1242115.htm
Further afield, see the UK case :
http://tinyurl.com/ycacjgy
The new model Defamation Act is the first port of call and can be found on-line here:
http://tinyurl.com/yecs2fv
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