David Rolph

David Rolph

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David Rolph is a professor at the University of Sydney and an expert in defamation law. He has contributed significantly to the understanding of legal reforms in Australia, particularly focusing on the impact of recent changes to defamation legislation. Rolph has commented on the decline in defamation filings following reforms that have made it more challenging for plaintiffs to succeed in their claims, drawing parallels with similar trends observed in the UK. His insights into the legal landscape of defamation highlight the complexities and evolving nature of reputation protection in contemporary society.

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Professor David Rolph, a defamation law expert at the University of Sydney, said the result of the appeal was 'entirely unsurprising'.

Lehrmann learns his fate in high-stakes defamation appeal
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-12-03
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David Rolph said the 'comprehensive victory' for the newspapers showed the new public interest defence can succeed.

Dr Munjed Al Muderis loses defamation case against Nine newspapers
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-08
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David Rolph is a defamation law expert from the University of Sydney.

Why the multimillion-dollar defamation boom is running out of steam
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2025-05-11
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