PoliticsFederalPress freedomPrint articleSpotlight on press freedom after police raidsAndrew Tillett and Tom McIlroyJun 8, 2019 – 12.26amSaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginThe Morrison government is facing growing calls for better protection of press freedom, with ABC chair Ita Buttrose warning whistle-blowers and journalists revealing information in the public interest should not be treated as criminals.Speaking out against unjustified secrecy on national security grounds, she expressed grave concerns about Australian Federal Police raids on journalists and the public broadcaster, saying the actions were "clearly designed to intimidate" public servants and media organisations.Loading...Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.comTom McIlroy was the Financial Review’s Canberra bureau chief.SaveLog in or Subscribe to save articleShareCopy linkCopiedEmailLinkedInTwitterFacebookCopy linkCopiedShare via...Gift this articleSubscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? LoginLicense articleIntroducing your NewsfeedFollow the topics, people and companies that matter to you.Find out moreRead MorePress freedomABCAFPNews CorpAndrew WilkieNational securityLatest In FederalFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In PoliticsThe Australian Financial Review MagazineThe 25 new watches you need to know nowLuke Benedictus and Bani McSpeddenWhat OpenAI’s Sam Altman suggests you do to keep your jobThis Australian watch reseller is making its move on London and NYCBOSS Financial ReviewWhat the NAB saga reveals about the private lives of CEOsPatrick DurkinThe 5 tips that stuck with 2025’s BOSS Young ExecutivesHow a divorce at the age of 36 turbocharged this leader’s careerLife & LeisureLike the luxury resort? Now you can buy the homeJill DupleixThe fashion designer who has sold 38,000 of one dressThe most dangerous wine in the worldRich ListStake.com founder invests millions to build Australia’s ChatGPTPaul SmithRich Lister Walker family donate millions to Sydney cancer centreChina provides reality check for Forrest’s green iron dream
