Dutton rejects 'completely improper' calls for him to call off journalists’ prosecution

Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton is unmoved by ongoing calls to drop legal action against three journalists targeted in recent federal police raids.

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Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton Source: AAP

Peter Dutton has rejected "completely improper" calls for him to rule out the prosecution of journalists for publishing classified information.

The home affairs minister is facing ongoing demands to save from criminal charges two ABC journalists and a News Corp reporter targeted in federal police raids.

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By Ali Bahnasawy

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