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Mayor's failed defamation lawsuit a 'glimpse into the future', academic says

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A public policy expert says social media is "the new town hall" after Launceston mayor Matthew Garwood's failed defamation lawsuit against a ratepayer who incorrectly accused him of parking in a disability spot. Newsiline summarises this report from ABC News Australia and links readers to the original publisher for the full story.

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