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This course will examine the legal issues applicable to both the print and digital media in Australia. A key component of the course is an understanding of the law of defamation: what is defamation; who can be defamed; defamation and social media and truth and other defences available. This course will also examine whether there is a right to freedom of speech and the legal and ethical issues surrounding censorship and restrictions imposed on publications and `hate speech'. Consideration will be given to the right to privacy and restrictions on reporting court proceedings and other suppression orders that might be issued, such as those based on national security laws. Intellectual property issues, such as the law of copyright will be addressed. A comparative analysis with current and developing media law issues in other jurisdictions will identify trends and law reform areas that might impact on the regulation of the Australian media.