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In a major win for free speech, new defamation laws have come into effect in four states.

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Published 1 July 2021 6:53pm

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What will new defamation laws mean for journalism?

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In a major win for free speech, new defamation laws have come into effect in four states.

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In a major win for free speech, new defamation laws have come into effect in four states.

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