Defamation Order 2014 I make the following order under section 35(3) of the Defamation Act 2005 . 11 June 2014 Dr. Vanessa Goodwin Minister for Justice 1. Short title This order may be cited as the Defamation Order 2014 . 2. Commencement This order takes effect on 1 July 2014. 3. Maximum damages amount (1) In this clause – Act means the Defamation Act 2005 ; maximum damages amount has the same meaning as in section 35(1) of the Act. (2) For the purposes of section 35(1) of the Act, the maximum damages amount that is to apply from 1 July 2014 is declared to be $366 000. Displayed and numbered in accordance with the Rules Publication Act 1953. Notified in the Gazette on 25 June 2014 This order is administered in the Department of Justice.