AUSTRALIAN DEFAMATION LAWYERS

Acting for plaintiffs and defendants for over 30 years
 

Our practice has merged with all-service firm, Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers.

WHAT IS DEFAMATION?

“Defamation occurs where one person communicates, by words, photographs, video, illustrations or other means, material which has the effect or tendency of damaging the reputation of another.” That traditional definition is now expanded to cover publication over the Internet.

Despite that straightforward definition, the law of defamation is far from simple. It involves common law principles and, since the beginning of 2006, the statutory provisions of the (national) Uniform Defamation Act. The fact that defamation law is now uniform throughout the country enables Australian Defamation Lawyers to readily and easily undertake cases in any State or Territory.

Australian Defamation Lawyers are defamation specialists. Defamation is demanding. It requires precise and specialised legal advice. Barrie Goldsmith, with more than 30 years of experience, can provide that experience and expertise.

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Recent Federal Court Decision

March 2021

FEDERAL COURT OF AUSTRALIA

Seven Consulting Pty Ltd v Google LLC [2021] FCA 203 – Preliminary discovery against Google

Being defamed by anonymous reviewers is a common problem. Getting any information voluntarily from Google is also a common problem and usually, it will not provide any user information without a Court order. The process of obtaining the relevant and necessary order is a detailed and precise one.

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6PR talks to Barrie Goldsmith about the recent settlement of the Porter v ABC defamation case

1 Jun 2021

Mornings with Liam Bartlett. Liam speaks to Barrie Goldsmith from Australian Defamation Lawyers about the defamation case involving Christian Porter and ABC.

Mornings with Liam Bartlett: June 1

Expertise

“…Barrie delivered excellent defamation training for our team of journalists. The information was really useful and Barrie was happy to answer a range of questions…”

Key Media Pty Limited

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Peace Of Mind

“…I have found Mr. Goldsmith to be a competent and courteous solicitor who acts tenaciously in the interests of his clients…”

J. S. Wheelhouse S.C.

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We're Here For You

“…In my dealings with Barrie I have found him a very forthright advocate for his client’s interests…”

Robert Beech-Jones S.C.

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Experience Matters

HOW CAN WE HELP?

Profile

Australian Defamation Lawyers has been specialising in defamation cases since 1984. Whether you or your company has been defamed, or someone has filed a defamation case against you, we can help.
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Services

We offer an extensive range of services for both individuals and companies including general legal advice, serving Letters of Demand and Concern Notices as well as acting for plaintiffs who prosecute defamation proceedings, or defendants who are being sued for defamation.
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Media Articles

Barrie has been involved in various media releases throughout his career as a defamation solicitor. Including in matters relating to WikiLeads founder Julian Assange’s attempted defamation case against Julia Gillard.
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Reported Cases

Australian Defamation Lawyers operate nationally and have expertise in resolving a wide spectrum of defamation law issues including slander, personal privacy and online reputation etc. throughout Australia.
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Presentations

Barrie Goldsmith has had the honour of speaking at various seminars and conferences over the years particularly in relation to defamation laws surrounding ethnic and multicultural broadcasting.
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Contact

We have four offices across Australia located in Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. For details of your nearest office click here.
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Please note that the firm of Goldsmiths Lawyers was acquired as from 1 July 2021 by Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers. Barrie Goldsmith, who has specialised in defamation for 40 years, continues to work for the firm as Special Counsel. You can read more about the acquisition here.

OFFICE LOCATIONS

BRISBANE

Level 23
127 Creek Street
Brisbane QLD 4000

T (07) 3232 1285

F (07) 3232 1200

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MELBOURNE

Level 2, Victory Tower
420 Collins Street
Melbourne VIC 3000

T (03) 8687 2183

F (03) 8687 2199

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PERTH

Level 12 
197 St Georges Terrace
Perth  WA  6000

T (08) 6188 7505

F (08) 6141 3101

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SYDNEY

Level 3
37 Bligh Street
Sydney NSW 2000

T (02) 9233 4766

F (02) 9233 4966

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