M and B both live on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. Australia. M and B are prominent social media influencers. They often attend the same events, parties and other gatherings. M has a public-facing social media account and a private account that is intended for sharing information to family and friends only. B is able to see M's private account. M has been frustrated by a slew of tabloid articles about M's home life. finances and conflicts with other people. In January 2023, on M's public account, M names B as the person leaking their private information tothe media. B is worried about the damage to their reputation at being accused of being the leaker. Would B be able to sue M for defamation?

Describe the process of how you would find the answer to whether B would be able to sue M for defamation using your legal and general research skills.

1. What is the relevant legislation?
2. What is the jurisdictions of the legislation and what does that mean? 
3. The legislation was amended in a Bill passed in 2021 that amended and added a number of provisions. What is the subject matter of 5 10A that was added as an amendment?
4. Are the elements of the law of defamation set out in the legislation? If so. pinpoint the section. If not. describe where you would find it and why this is an effective source for that information

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