Media bosses say they are encouraged by their latest negotiations with the government over press freedom, expressing optimism they will secure support for reforms to restrict secrecy and protect journalists and whistle-blowers.
The “Australia’s Right to Know” coalition of media organisations is pushing 6 recommendations, including public interest exemptions from a series of national security laws, protections for whistle-blowers, freedom of information reform and the right to contest search warrant,
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the government is open to changes but journalists still need to obey national security laws.