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Opening statement to the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor

Peter Greste appeared before the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor's (INSLM) review of Part 5.6 of the Criminal Code this week. He delivered the AJF's opening statement: Thank you for this opportunity to make a submission to your inquiry, and appear in person to discuss the issues in more depth. I am the Executive Director of the Alliance for…

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Australia’s secrecy laws include 875 offences. Reforms are welcome, but don’t go far enough for press freedom

In 2019, the New York Times declared that “Australia may well be the world’s most secretive democracy”. The Times published the piece shortly after the Australian Federal Police raided journalists from two news organisations, searching for evidence of sources for stories that were embarrassing to the government. Four years on, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus today released a comprehensive review of secrecy…

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End impunity for crimes against journalists

Almost nine out of 10 journalist murders are unsolved according to UNESCO report.

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AJF and Media Defence announce strategic partnership in APAC

AJF and UK-based organisation Media Defence announce a strategic partnership to support press freedom in the Asia–Pacific.

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AJF Statement: Airspace ban in Victoria prevents press freedom

AJF calls on Victoria Police to immediately lift their ban on media organisations broadcasting live aerial footage from the Melbourne protests.

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Statement re ongoing detainment of Cheng Lei

AJF condemns the ongoing detainment of Australian journalist Cheng Lei.

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Senate inquiry recommendations announced: analysis

AJF response to the Senate Environment & Communications References Committee: Press Freedom Inquiry

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Statement re media arrests, Melbourne

Security agencies and media must build better relationships.

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Statement re Facebook decision

Facebook’s Decision is Inconsistent with Press Freedom.

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AJF calls for Cheng Lei’s immediate release

The Alliance for Journalists’ Freedom (AJF) calls for the immediate release of Australian Journalist, Cheng Lei.

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