On World Press Freedom Day, journalists are feeling the heat

Australia has fallen in the rankings of a crucial world press freedom index, dropping from 27th to 39th.

A journalist wears a clearly marked vest near military in the West Bank Credit: Joel Carillet/Getty Images

The new listing from Reporters Without Borders has been released in line with World Press Freedom Day.

The current focus of press freedom in Australia is Julian Assange, who is fighting extradition on charges of violating the United States' Espionage Act by obtaining and publishing classified Army intelligence documents.

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