The Australian | Libel overhaul call amid social media mayhem The Australian Media law experts have backed calls by the Australian Press Council for an overhaul of defamation law, as they warn that platforms such as Twitter create new risks for social media users. Australian Press Council chairman David Weisbrot warned ... Defamation laws are a threat to free speech Press Council slams litigious pollies Press Council chair David Weisbrot calls for law reform in wake of Hockey ... |