Someone posted false things about me. Can I sue for defamation in Australia?

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Defamation in Australia is publishing material that harms someone's reputation. In most states, you must show serious harm to your reputation.

Before suing, you usually need to send a concerns notice and give the publisher a chance to respond.

Claims generally must be brought within one year of publication, although courts can extend this in limited cases.

Defamation claims can be costly, so get legal advice.

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