11. Defences and Exemptions

In this section

• Summary
• Lawful authority
• Incidental to the exercise of a lawful right of defence of persons or property
• Necessity
• Consent
• Absolute privilege
• Publication of public documents
• Fair report of proceedings of public concern
• Safe harbour scheme for internet intermediaries
• Exemption or defence for children and young persons
• Defences unsuited to a privacy action