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Federal police won't charge Canberra journalist

A News Corporation journalist whose home was controversially raided by the Australian Federal Police won't face charges for reporting on classified plans to expand spying powers.

Annika Smethurst

Source: Twitter

The AFP says there is insufficient evidence to lay charges against reporter Annika Smethurst or anyone else.

But police are continuing with another separate investigation regarding two ABC reporters.


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