The Western Australian Labor Government are promising Journalists shield laws if they are re-elected. Currently Journalists face being brought before secret inquiries and can face three years in jail or $60,000 fines for refusing to reveal sources. It is hoped the new shield laws will prevent a repeat of the raid on the Western Australian newspaper office earlier this year.
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,23979268-5013871,00.html
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Monday, July 7, 2008
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