Following the AFP raids on News Corp journalist Annika Smethurst's home and the ABC headquarters in Sydney, the possible lack of protection for journalists as well as whistleblowers was suddenly in the spotlight. Despite initial attempts by the Morrison government to evade the issue, domestic and international coverage assured that the government had to respond. … Continue reading Playing for time? Scott Morrison has announced a parliamentary inquiry into press freedom. What looks like a timely and sensible move on the surface may well turn out to be another attempt to preempt further pressure and to kick the issue into the long grass. →