LCR4805 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 – DUE 12 August 2025; 100% correct solutions and explanations.

LCR4805 Assignment 1 (COMPLETE ANSWERS) Semester 2 2025 – DUE 12 August 2025; 100% correct solutions and explanations. Question 1 John and Mary are undergoing a divorce that John initiated due to his newfound romantic interest, which has led him to no longer love Mary. John is a businessman who operates an investment company. Meanwhile, Mary is still in love with John and feels anger towards him for his departure. In a fit of spite, Mary posts on John’s Facebook wall, accusing him of being a thief and a fraudster, warning others not to trust him with their finances. This Facebook post receives numerous negative comments, consequently harming John’s business financially. a) With reference to applicable law, critically discuss the liability of Mary to a claim of defamation. (10) b) If Mary is liable to a claim of defamation, discuss if there are any defences available on which Mary may rely on. (5) Question 2