Laws need reform to ensure press freedom
MEAA chief executive Paul Murphy has told a Parliamentary inquiry that there is an urgent need to overhaul Australia’s laws in order to promote press freedom.
MEAA chief executive Paul Murphy has told a Parliamentary inquiry that there is an urgent need to overhaul Australia’s laws in order to promote press freedom.
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The Australia’s Right To Know media industry lobbying group, which includes MEAA, has recommended a complete review of laws that inhibit press freedom.
Under recent changes to workplace laws, all casual employees have an enforceable right to convert to permanent employment after a period of time if they wish to.