Build a serious-harm evidence table under the uniform defamation Acts
Key facts
- Human involvement
- YellowClose supervision
- How AI is used
- From the analytics, correspondence and witness notes, list evidence of extent, gravity and actual impact under s 10A of the uniform Acts, with gaps marked.
- What the lawyer must review
- Verify cases on AustLII; serious harm is applied inconsistently
- Note s 10A (Stage 1) applies in NSW, Vic, SA, Qld, Tas, NT and ACT
- Check Stage 2: NSW/ACT 1 July 2024; Vic 11 Sept 2024; Tas Amendment Act 2025
- Check Stage 2 in Qld (Dec 2025) and SA (partial)
- Avoid UK Lachaux reasoning
- Use real facts on reach, recipients and what they understood
- Written for / version
- Australia versionAU
Rules that apply
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Who does what
| Role | What they do |
|---|---|
| Assistance | Consider narrowly defined preparation support after confirming the tool’s capability and permitted scope. |
| Lawyer | Set the scope, supervise the work closely, verify every part relied on, resolve omissions and exceptions, and approve the exact output. |
Checklist
- Verify the applicable jurisdiction and the version of each relevant law, rule or instrument in force at the material time.
- Confirm the output against the client’s instructions and the complete relevant source material, including omissions or contradictions.
- Resolve exceptions and record the responsible lawyer’s approval of the exact output and intended use.