Defend Your Reputation or Respond Strategically to a Claim
In today’s digital world, damaging content can spread in seconds and linger indefinitely. Whether it’s a false online review, a damaging social media post, or a public statement that harms your reputation or business, defamation can have serious legal and financial consequences.
At Enterprise Legal, we act for individuals, professionals and businesses in both pursuing and defending defamation claims. We understand that reputation is everything — but we also understand that defamation law is complex and often misunderstood. That’s why we provide clear, commercially minded advice on your rights, your options, and how to manage risk in a fast-moving digital environment.
We offer national service and fixed or capped fees wherever possible, including for cease and desist letters, content removal requests, and early resolution processes.
What Is Defamation?
Defamation occurs when someone publishes material about you that damages your reputation and is not protected by a legal defence. In Australia, defamation law is governed by the uniform defamation legislation, which applies in all states and territories.
To be considered defamation, the material must be:
- Published to someone other than you
- Identifiable as referring to you (or your business)
- Defamatory, meaning it lowers your reputation in the eyes of others
We assist clients with:
- online defamation, including social media and review platforms
- false statements in emails, media articles or public forums
- defending against unjustified defamation claims
- urgent applications to remove or suppress defamatory content
- preparing or responding to Concerns Notices and formal proceedings
Managing Risk and Responding Quickly
Defamation law includes strict time limits, often requiring action within 12 months of publication. If you’ve been defamed, or accused of defamation, it’s essential to act promptly and strategically.
In many cases, we can resolve the dispute early by issuing or responding to a Concerns Notice, preparing a written apology or retraction, or negotiating a confidential settlement. In more serious matters, we can pursue or defend court proceedings and work with specialist barristers and media consultants where needed.
We also regularly assist businesses with reputation management, including removal requests to Google, Meta and review sites, and advising on internal policies to reduce defamation risk.
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Protect your reputation or respond confidently to a defamation claim.
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