The High Court judgement that could change the internet

A landmark judgement by the High Court of Australia has reignited debate over whether or not our legal system is fit for purpose in the age of social media.

The Court found that news organisations are liable for the comments posted on their Facebook pages.

The decision has forced many news sites to disable comments - impacting how each of us find and consume the news.

Today, legal affairs editor for The Saturday Paper, Richard Ackland on what this High Court decision means for how we use the internet, and how our courts are out of step with the online world.

Guest: Legal Affairs Editor for The Saturday Paper, Richard Ackland.

Background reading: Judges v The Internet in The Saturday Paper

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