Media Law In Australia
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In a media landscape where the boundaries of free speech, defamation, and press freedom are perpetually contested, Media Law in Australia stands as an indispensable guide to the complex legal frameworks governing the Australian media industry. This authoritative second edition, co-authored by three leading legal scholars, presents a rigorous and comprehensive examination of the statutes, case law, and regulatory principles that shape broadcasting, publishing, and journalism within the Australian jurisdiction, making it essential reading for legal practitioners, media professionals, and students alike. Armstrong, Blakeney, and Watterson bring a commanding depth of expertise to their subject, arguing with clarity and precision through topics including defamation, contempt of court, privacy, and intellectual property as they intersect with media practice. The writing is methodical yet accessible, balancing academic rigour with practical application in a way that illuminates the real-world consequences of legal decisions for the press and the public. A cornerstone text in Australian media law scholarship, this volume leaves readers with a sharper understanding of the legal architecture underpinning one of democracy's most vital institutions — and raises the enduring question of how the law can keep pace with an ever-evolving media world.
Author: Mark Armstrong, Michael Blakeney, Ray Watterson
Format: Paperback
Published: 1988, Oxford University Press
Genre: Politics & law
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
In a media landscape where the boundaries of free speech, defamation, and press freedom are perpetually contested, Media Law in Australia stands as an indispensable guide to the complex legal frameworks governing the Australian media industry. This authoritative second edition, co-authored by three leading legal scholars, presents a rigorous and comprehensive examination of the statutes, case law, and regulatory principles that shape broadcasting, publishing, and journalism within the Australian jurisdiction, making it essential reading for legal practitioners, media professionals, and students alike. Armstrong, Blakeney, and Watterson bring a commanding depth of expertise to their subject, arguing with clarity and precision through topics including defamation, contempt of court, privacy, and intellectual property as they intersect with media practice. The writing is methodical yet accessible, balancing academic rigour with practical application in a way that illuminates the real-world consequences of legal decisions for the press and the public. A cornerstone text in Australian media law scholarship, this volume leaves readers with a sharper understanding of the legal architecture underpinning one of democracy's most vital institutions — and raises the enduring question of how the law can keep pace with an ever-evolving media world.