---
title: "Assemble the fair-report elements from the publication"
url: "https://ailawframework.com/practice/defamation-and-media-law/assemble-the-fair-report-elements-from-the-publication"
type: "task"
site: "AI Law Framework"
id: "A33-PE20261022-19"
practice_area: "Defamation & Media Law"
tier: "yellow"
lawyer_review: "required"
last_reviewed: "2026-10-22"
---

# Assemble the fair-report elements from the publication

> From the publication, record whether it is put as a fair report of proceedings of public concern, or as a fair copy, fair summary or fair extract of an earlier published report of such proceedings.…

Canonical page: https://ailawframework.com/practice/defamation-and-media-law/assemble-the-fair-report-elements-from-the-publication  
Last reviewed: 2026-10-22

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## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Practice area | [Defamation & Media Law](https://ailawframework.com/practice/defamation-and-media-law.md) |
| Human involvement | Yellow: Lawyer and AI draft together |
| How AI is used | From the publication, record whether it is put as a fair report of proceedings of public concern, or as a fair copy, fair summary or fair extract of an earlier published report of such proceedings. For the second, record any fact the file gives about the defendant's knowledge that the earlier report was not fair. Record which paragraph of the definition the lawyer relies on. Do not decide that the defence is established. |
| What the lawyer must review | The lawyer decides whether the proceedings are proceedings of public concern, whether the report, copy, summary or extract is fair, whether the defendant had the knowledge in subsection (2)(c), and whether the plaintiff can defeat the defence. Schedule 3 was not opened. |
| Written for / versions | 1 jurisdiction versions below |

## Checking plan

**Source-by-source verification**

Trace relied-on content to independent sources and check for relevant material the output has missed.

- What the AI does: From the publication, record whether it is put as a fair report of proceedings of public concern, or as a fair copy, fair summary or fair extract of an earlier published report of such proceedings. For the second, record any fact the file gives about the defendant's knowledge that the earlier report was not fair. Record which paragraph of the definition the lawyer relies on. Do not decide that the defence is established.
- What the lawyer does: The lawyer decides whether the proceedings are proceedings of public concern, whether the report, copy, summary or extract is fair, whether the defendant had the knowledge in subsection (2)(c), and whether the plaintiff can defeat the defence. Schedule 3 was not opened.
- Who reviews: Responsible lawyer with competence in the matter
- Basis: Practical workflow informed by the linked primary sources; the traffic light and working checks are editorial guidance, not a court classification.
- Why: The level reflects what the work is, the consequence of an error, and how much of the output the lawyer must independently re-derive.

## Checks the lawyer makes

1. Separate a report of the proceedings from a fair copy, summary or extract of an earlier report.
2. For the second defence, record what the file shows about knowledge that the earlier report was not fair.
3. Use only a paragraph of subsection (4) that the lawyer identifies. Do not add proceedings from Schedule 3.
4. Leave fairness, and honesty for the information of the public or the advancement of education, to the lawyer.

## Notes

- These are suggested working checks. Confirm the required checking with the responsible lawyer before work starts; the checking approach does not establish permission to use AI.

## Sources

- [Defamation Act 2005 (NSW) s 29, fair report of proceedings of public concern](https://classic.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/nsw/consol_act/da200599/s29.html) (checked 2026-10-22)

## Jurisdiction versions

| Jurisdiction | Level |
| --- | --- |
| [United States](https://ailawframework.com/practice/defamation-and-media-law/assemble-the-fair-report-elements-from-the-publication/united-states.md) | Yellow |

*Practice guidance for planning and review. Confirm current primary sources and the requirements of the actual matter. This is general information, not legal advice.*