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Political prisoners concerned by diplomacy red tape

Australians wrongfully detained oversees are decrying being freed only to fall through the cracks back home, citing lack of support for them and their families.

AAP

Julian Assange is now free to do or say whatever he likes. What does his future hold?

One of the most polarizing and influential figures of the information age, Julian Assange is now free after five years in a British prison and seven years in self-imposed exile in a London embassy

The Independent UK

Australian war crimes whistleblower David McBride jailed for six years

Eight years after Australia began investigating war crimes in Afghanistan, a whistleblower is the first to be punished.

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Proposed media freedom legislation gets ‘very enthusiastic’ response from MPs

Exclusive: A proposal put together by the Alliance for Journalists’ Freedom has received a positive reception from government and crossbench MPs.

Crikey

The Nightly gives Gerry Harvey space to take a swipe at arch rival

Online newspaper gives one of its biggest advertisers the chance to outline his dim view of Temu. Plus: Peter Greste story gets the film treatment

The Guardian - AU

‘Strong arguments’: Assange’s family remains hopeful as crucial UK court hearing looms

A hearing in the UK High Court this week will be a make-or-break moment for Julian Assange, who faces extradition to the United States.

Crikey

Gaza Update: as the world debates 'ceasefires' and 'pauses', Israel is silent on the 'day after'

I spent several hours on Wednesday night wrestling over how we could best cover the raid by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Gaza’s al-Shifa hospital. My initial plan was to get an expert in international law to write a piece about the legality of such a raid under the…

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Government urged to act on secrecy and misinformation

Prominent whistleblowers have criticised Australia's lack of transparency and claim it puts people and efforts to tackle misinformation at risk.

AAP

Cheng Lei: Australia’s foreign minister reveals the promise she made to jailed journalist’s children

The day after Cheng arrived back in Australia after three years’ detention in China, Penny Wong says she had vowed to ‘do everything I could to bring her home’

The Guardian - AU

ABC backed by press freedom advocates amid criticism of Woodside protest coverage

Media union says no one should restrict journalists’ access to a protest after WA premier complains to Ita Buttrose

The Guardian - AU

‘I’m in Tora prison. Help me’: one daughter’s fight to free her father

When Australian Hazem Hamouda was whisked from Cairo airport to the notorious Tora prison, his daughter had no idea where he was – or that she’d spend the next year trying to get him out

The Guardian - AU

What makes a journalist? Let’s write professional accreditation into the job

The question of credentials arose in Australia recently when Reignite Democracy leader Monica Smit faced court.

Crikey

When journalists are targets, we all suffer

Autocrats know that controlling the media is the first step in controlling the population. It’s why journalists are increasingly in the firing line, writes Professor Peter Greste.

Newsroom.co.nz

The fight for press freedom is a fight for us all

Newsrooms are still fighting to honour press freedom despite government pressure, competition with social media platforms and declining trust in the media.

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Premier Daniel Andrews responds to media reports about ongoing anti-corruption probe

Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews responds to media reports about an anti-corruption probe, saying he acts appropriately at all times and will not comment on IBAC matters before they are public "regardless of any smear, innuendo or media reporting".

Crikey

‘Press freedom isn’t being served’: Peter Greste speaks to Crikey on the need for media law reform

Peter Greste, director of the Alliance for Journalists’ Freedom, speaks to Crikey about how Australia’s democracy is being failed.

The Guardian - AU

ABC 90th birthday: from Countdown to Roy and HG – our favourite shows and moments

As the national broadcaster celebrates the anniversary, Guardian staff recall programs and moments that shaped us

ABC News

China's visit to Pacific highlights growing threat to journalism in the region

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's whirlwind visit to the Pacific has seen press conferences and media access heavily restricted, highlighting the growing threat to journalism in the region.

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Justin Stevens appointed director of ABC News, Analysis and Investigations

The ABC appoints TV current affairs journalist and 7.30 executive producer Justin Stevens to the position of director of News, Analysis and Investigations.

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