What does this High Court’s decision mean for media organisations and their consumers?

Will the recent Australian High Court decision silence or reduce the freedom of expression for netizens? Source: Courtesy Dr Nasya Bafen.

Media groups run their own Facebook pages. On those sites third parties can respond to content published by the media organisation. What happens if those comments are considered to derogatory? Last week the High Court ruled that media outlets are responsible as publishers for those comments.

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Dr Nasya Bahfen is a senior lecturer in media and communications at La Trobe University She explains to Sri Dean the background to the High Court’s decision and why the outcomes are extremely important both for media organisations and the public..

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How will media organisations respond the High Court’s decision? What does it mean for Australians? Source: Photo by Sam Ilić / Creative Commons.