
Any prosecution of journalists for national security offences to require attorney-general’s approval
Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra As the battle between the government and media organisations over press freedom continues, Attorney-General Christian Porter has ordered that any prosecution of a journalist for an offence relating to national security must have his approval. He has issued a direction ... <a title="Any prosecution of journalists for national security offences to require attorney-general’s approval" class="read-more" href="https://eveningreport.nz/2019/10/01/any-prosecution-of-journalists-for-national-security-offences-to-require-attorney-generals-approval-124446/" aria-label="Read more about Any prosecution of journalists for national security offences to require attorney-general’s approval">Read more</a>