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Parliamentary privilege - Protected communication of proceedings in Parliament - Qualified immunity

28: Other laws unaffected

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"This law does not change other laws about what people can say."

If this bill becomes law, it will not change other laws about absolute privilege or qualified privilege. This includes sections 13 to 19 of the Defamation Act 1992. You can still use those laws as they are now.

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This page was last updated on 9 November 2025

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27: Effect and operation of qualified immunity, or

"Using a special defence in court to protect what you say or communicate"

29: House of Representatives may impose fine for contempt of House of Representatives, or

"House of Representatives can fine you for being disrespectful"

Part 2Parliamentary privilege
Protected communication of proceedings in Parliament: Qualified immunity

28Other laws unaffected

This Part does not limit or affect any laws relating to absolute privilege or qualified privilege, including sections 13 to 19 of the Defamation Act 1992.