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Aggravated Damages in Queensland: A Strategic Guide for Developers Facing Defamation
Discover how Queensland property developers who qualify as excluded corporations can secure aggravated damages awarded separately from the $500,000 statutory cap on general defamation damages. This guide explains how demonstrating aggravating conduct—such as republication after notice or refusal to apologize—enables courts to award additional compensation, along with the new 2025 court powers for content removal.

John Merlo
Dec 26, 202516 min read
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