Google ruling shocks defamation lawyers

By Emily Woods
Updated August 18 2022 - 3:13pm, first published 3:08pm
Legal experts say a High Court ruling means Google can "wash its hands" of defamation lawsuits. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)
Legal experts say a High Court ruling means Google can "wash its hands" of defamation lawsuits. (Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOS)

Australians trying to defend themselves against defamatory content published online will face more hurdles after a High Court ruling.

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