The author of the article would have to be able to show that the comments caused serious harm, that they were published, and that they were defamatory. The res

The author of the article would have to be able to show that the comments caused serious harm, that they were published, and that they were defamatory. The respondent would then have to prove, on the balance of probabilities, that the comments were either true, or fair comment, or privileged. Defamation cases are very expensive to bring and a good outcome is not at all certain.