Rebel Wilson originally won her defamation claim against Bauer Media back in September 2017, and was awarded AUD$4,749,920.60 in damages. However, on 14 June 2018 the Court of Appeal reduced the total damages awarded to just AUD$600,000 and refused special leave to appeal to the High Court. The ruling has wide-reaching implications for publishers. It strongly encourages them to diligently investigate and fact-check the content of their publications. While Rebel Wilson's case eventually failed due to insufficient evidence, it shows that a defamation plaintiff can seek compensation for economic loss on an international scale.
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