May 3, 2019 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Submissions
The Australia’s Right to Know coalition of media organisations (including MEAA) to the Council of Attorneys-General Review of Model Defamation Provisions – submitted May 3 2019.
“With the operation of the uniform defamation law ticking over 13 years, ARTK presents a united view that it is time to update the law to:
Take account of international best practice, including recent amendments adopted ...
May 3, 2019 Mark Phillips #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Releases
The widespread use of defamation, excessive court-issued non-publication orders, and national security and metadata retention laws are combining to prevent Australians know what is going on in government, in big business and in the courts.
May 3, 2019 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Reports Uncategorized
The public’s right to know is MEAA’s annual report into the state of press freedom in Australia in 2019.
May 2, 2019 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Submissions
The Australia’s Right To Know coalition of media organisations (including MEAA) feedback on the draft Federal Court defamation practice note – submitted May 29 2019.
Australia’s Right to Know response to draft Federal Court defamation practice note
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April 30, 2019 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia MediaRoom Releases
The new owners of the former Fairfax regional newspapers’ group, Antony Catalano and Thorney Investments, must commit to investing in journalism at the Australian Community Media group so they continue to provide a genuine service to local communities.
