Cardinal George Pell's convictions have been quashed, but 18 journalists and editors are still facing criminal charges related to his trials.
The High Court's ruling on media raids against Annika Smethurst is yet another decision that highlights the troubling state of press freedom in this country. Crikey's lawyers have some advice.
Australia has scored highly in a new report from global freedom watchdog Freedom House. But things are still far from perfect.
As China ramps up its war on press and academic freedom, Western countries like Australia are nowhere to be seen.
Good morning, early birds. The NSW government will commit to lowering greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030, and press freedom is on the agenda in the Federal Court. It’s the news you need to know, with Rachel Withers.
In Australia, no government should be shielded from the scrutiny of its citizens, says Andrew Olle Scholar Danny Tran.
Crikey readers discuss drought relief for farmers, and press freedom.
The Australian media this week launched a vociferous public campaign decrying attacks on journalists and whistleblowers. But what about Julian Assange?
Crikey readers discuss Facebook's accountability, government control and Boris Johnson.
Journalists have one tool to pressure governments into reversing their attempts to punish unauthorised leaking: stop reporting authorised leaks.
