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Federal police won't charge Canberra journalist

The Australian newspaper as part of a press freedom campaign in 2019 (AAP)

The Australian newspaper as part of a press freedom campaign in 2019 Source: AAP

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.


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By Gareth Boreham

Source: SBS


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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.



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