7am Is Australia’s regime of secrecy over?
Nov 28, 2023
Exploring Australia's secrecy laws and the government's effort to reform them. Concerns about complexity and confusion caused by these laws. Controversy surrounding the catch-all secrecy offense and lack of clear definition. Government's plan to give the Attorney General final say on journalist prosecutions. Analysis of recent reforms and the need for further adjustments to promote transparency.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Review and Reform of Australia's Secrecy Laws
03:57 • 5min
Proposed Reforms to Australia's Secrecy Laws and the Controversy Surrounding the Catch-All Secrecy Offence
08:49 • 3min
Government's proposal to give Attorney General final say on journalist prosecutions
12:03 • 3min
Australia's Secrecy Laws and the Need for Further Reforms
14:38 • 3min