In Australia, government is used by vested interests to protect themselves. That applies as much to the security establishment as to corporate or political interests.
These raids are not new. But one following the other, day following day, suggests that the tactic is being taken to a new level.
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The AFP raids aren't just about journalism. Whistleblowers and many others need protection from an overly powerful executive and a Home Affairs department with a toxic agenda.
While recent police raids of media companies have been shocking, experts say they have been a long time coming.
Recent incursions on Australia's free press have shown once again that, without a national bill of rights, liberty is treated cheaply in Australia.
Complaining about police raids on media outlets will achieve nothing. Australia needs a structural mechanism to curb governments and protect citizens and institutions from them.
The raid has been met with widespread condemnation from the media.
