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Senate Inquiry pushes for Press Freedom in Australia
Australia’s Press freedom inquiry requests Australian Government proves actual harm by journalists publishing classified information
Australian Government agencies should have to prove “real and serious” harm caused by any publication that contains classified intelligence and information before a criminal investigation can be launched, according to a Senate committee investigating press freedom in Australia.
The inquiry which has been dominated by Labor and Greens senators, and chaired by Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young, has been demanding an urgent review of national security legislation, finding a culture of secrecy has permeated through the current government.
Hanson-Young says the call to action was sparked back in 2019, after the Australian Federal Police raided the Canberra home of then News Corp political journalist Annika Smethurst and the Sydney headquarters of the ABC over separate stories based on leaked classified documents.
The raid sparked anger across the Australian media and brought disparate publishers and broadcasters together under a campaign banner that demanded greater protections for journalists and whistleblowers.
No charges were made against Ms Smethurst or the ABC journalists Dan Oakes and Sam Clark, despite police investigations dragging on for many years.
In its final report determined current legislation that protects secret information was far too broad, and “capture[d] a range of ordinary journalistic activity”
“It’s a really worrying sign, we need press freedom in this country to ensure Government accountability and a robust democracy”
Sarah Hanson-Young told Ticker News
The Greens Senator says that journalists in Australia deserve press freedom – and Aussies deserve to know the truth, ‘especially with what is happening in Government.’
Australia’s multimillion-dollar campaign to attract Hollywood productions to its shores appears to be paying off.
The allure of Australia lies not only in its picturesque locations but also in its competitive financial incentives.
The government offers generous rebates and tax breaks to international productions, making it an attractive proposition for filmmakers looking to maximise their budgets.
Despite the recent intake of Hollywood productions down under such as ‘The Fall Guy’ and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, Aussie independents are still finding the space to carve their own creative path.
Rob Fantozzi joined the program to discuss the latest in Hollywood, and showcased his own upcoming project – ‘Omerta‘. #featured
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