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Freedom of the press under scrutiny in Australia

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New research shows three quarters of Australians believe journalists should be protected from prosecution - but what happens when society's right to know is compromised?


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By Stephanie Corsetti, Biwa Kwan

Source: SBS


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New research shows three quarters of Australians believe journalists should be protected from prosecution - but what happens when society's right to know is compromised?



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