VIC Person Not on Reference List Gave Bad Feedback - Defamation?

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Alisha Minns

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Hello just wondering if anyone can help me with a question regarding a bad reference.

I had to reapply for my job in a Victorian school due to excess staff. We were asked to address a selection criteria and provide our CV and references. I was one of the unsuccessful applicants.

Now they said they contacted my referees and my referees were ok but I have just been told they spoke to another staff member from the school not on my referee list! I have not been told who this is but what I'm trying to acertain is whether this is defamation as I have never had any issues bought to my attention in this school.

How can soneone who I have not even listed on my resume speak badly of me? Can I take this further legally?

Thanks
 

Rod

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Alisha,

Without knowing what was said it is not possible to comment.