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What are the potential damages in a defamation case?

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What types of damages can be awarded in a defamation lawsuit in Australia?

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Damages in a defamation case can include compensatory damages for actual harm, aggravated damages for additional harm caused by the defendant's conduct, and punitive damages.

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The court may also award injunctive relief, ordering the defendant to stop further publication of the defamatory statement.

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