ARTK submission to Tasmania discussion paper on identification of sexual assault survivors – 190510

The Australia’s Right to Know coalition of media organisations (including MEAA) submission to the Tasmanian Department of Justice Discussion Paper regarding section 194K of the Evidence Act 2001. Submitted 190510

“Section 194K prohibits the identification of victims of sexual offences, and any witness or intended witness in sexual offence proceedings other than the defendant, including when each of those persons is ...

Australia’s Right to Know response to the Council of Attorneys-General Review of Model Defamation Provisions

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:

Public’s right to know impeded by defamation, courts and national security laws

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.

The public’s right to know: the MEAA Report into the State of Press Freedom in Australia in 2019

The public’s right to know is MEAA’s annual report into the state of press freedom in Australia in 2019.

Australia’s Right to Know response to draft Federal Court defamation practice note

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 ...