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Australian media law (2nd ed.)
By Des Butler and Sharon Rodrick
Published by Lawbook Co. (2004)

Book description

Australian Media Law provides an introduction to Australian media lawfor students and professionals in law, journalism, marketing andadvertising. All current legislation, case law and self-regulatorypractices that govern media practice are covered. Australian Media Lawexplores issues raised by both traditional forms of media, such as film,television and newspapers and the more recently developed forms such as theinternet, multimedia and digital technology.

Decisions from the High Court such as Dow Jones vGutnick (defamation) and ABC v Lenah Game Meats (invasion of privacy)are given particular attention. Other areas explored include federal and stateracial vilification laws, free speech, copyright, information sources and mediaregulation and ownership

About the Author

Sharon Rodrick is a lecturer in the Faculty of Law at Monash University.


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