City of Melville councillor caught up in defamation claim now pushing for changes to law

Key points

• City of Melville councillor Scott Green is pushing for changes to WA's defamation laws. He wants the council to back a call for the State Government to amend the Defamation Act 2005 and to seek support from the WA Local Government Association.
• Green says WA is the only state yet to adopt a serious harm test, which allows claims to be dismissed early elsewhere. His motion is due before the council on October 20.
• City staff said the State Government is already drafting reforms and suggested the council work through WALGA.