MEAA Media Room


Press Freedom Report 2006

May 3, 2006 Lauren Katsikitis Reports

The Media Muzzled – the 2006 report into the state of Press Freedom in Australia examines the uniform defamation law regime, the ongoing fight for shield laws, and the landmark freedom of information case McKinnon v Treasury, plus the threats to press freedom contained in the Anti-Terrorism (No. 2) Act.

Press Freedom Report 2001-2005

May 3, 2005 Lauren Katsikitis Reports

Turning Up The Heat – the 2001-2005 report into the state of Press Freedom in Australia looks at the spate of counter-terror and secrecy laws that have arisen since the 9/11 attacks, attacks on whistleblowers, threats to the ABC, journalist safety and obstruction of journalists working abroad.