Australia's peak legal body is concerned a federal government attempt to improve press freedom will instead cause more issues, instead calling for a law review.
Labor has joined Australia's peak legal body in criticising the Morrison government's bid to improve press freedom, arguing more protections are needed for journalists.
Attorney-General Christian Porter has told federal prosecutors they must get his approval before charging journalists over some national security issues.
Law Council of Australia president Arthur Moses believes it should not be up to a politician to decided if a journalist faces charges for reporting on the government.
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