"TomTom" wrote in message
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> In news:bcdf3ca7-23fc-4158-a708-b6a9b91f570c@y18g2000pre.googlegroups.com,
> monkeygland typed:
>> I have a question relating to the suppression order in Victoria, and
>> would appreciate advice.
>>
>> Whilst Channel 9 obviously can't screen it there, does anybody know if
>> the suppression extends to writing about it? I write for a film and
>> television journal that is Melbourne based and am concerned about the
>> possibilty of contempt of court. Whilst it has an inter/national
>> audience, I'm not sure if the order applies to Victorian print
>> publications.
>>
>> Since it's a small magazine, we don't have a legal department that can
>> advise us. So I'd appreciate any advice/suggestions regarding the
>> advisability of publishing a critical article on the show.
>>
>> thanks in advance
>
> This gives the report of the matter in the Court of Appeal in Victoria -
> http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/cases/vic/VSCA/2008/49.html .
>
> As you will see, the order was aimed at preventing the broadcast of the
> particular national program by Channel 9 in Victoria. It does not apply
> to everyone.
>
> Whether there is the possibility of contempt of court in the circumstances
> you describe is not clear. You are an individual writing for a small
> magazine, and you presumably don't have quite the scope of Channel 9 to
> cause the world to stop rotating.
>
> Unless you intend to write things that will lead to the end of civilisaion
> in Victoria, you should not have too much to worry about.
>
Also think about the publicity you could get if you do get into trouble.
:-P
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