MEAA Media Room


Press Freedom Report 2010

May 3, 2010 Lauren Katsikitis Reports

Progress Under Liberty – the 2010 report into the state of Press Freedom in Australia looks at the growing threat of suppression orders, subpoenas and the failure of freedom of information regimes, as well as the right to privacy.

Press Freedom Report 2009

May 3, 2009 Lauren Katsikitis Reports

Secrecy and Red Tape – the 2009 report into the state of Press Freedom in Australia looks at the cloak of secrecy that envelops government about information that should be available to the public, including conclusive certificates and their misuse, plus  the review of Australia’s anti-terror and secrecy laws.

Press Freedom Report 2008

May 3, 2008 Lauren Katsikitis Reports

Breaking the Shackles – the 2008 report into the state of Press Freedom in Australia looks at the continuing fight against censorship and spin.

Press Freedom Report 2007

May 3, 2007 Lauren Katsikitis Reports

Official Spin: Censorship and Control of the Australian Press – the 2007 report into the state of Press Freedom in Australia looks at the Harvey and McManus conviction for refusing to reveal the identity of a confidential sources and the need to introduce uniform laws to journalists’ sources.

Press Freedom Report 2006

May 3, 2006 Lauren Katsikitis Reports

The Media Muzzled – the 2006 report into the state of Press Freedom in Australia examines the uniform defamation law regime, the ongoing fight for shield laws, and the landmark freedom of information case McKinnon v Treasury, plus the threats to press freedom contained in the Anti-Terrorism (No. 2) Act.