Disclosure of the Identity of Journalists' Informants in the Course of Parliamentary Proceedings
Procedure and Privileges Committee (2013 - 2017)· 15 May 2014general_report
The WA Legislative Assembly's Procedure and Privileges Committee reviewed protections for journalists from being compelled to reveal sources during parliamentary proceedings. The Committee recommended a Standing Order be added, requiring the Assembly to consider the public interest in a free press when deciding whether to compel a journalist to reveal a source.
Impact
The recommendation affects journalists, their sources, the media, and the public's right to information. It aims to balance the need for parliamentary inquiries with the protection of journalistic sources.
public_sectorjusticeotherjournalist privilegeparliamentary privilegesource protectionstanding ordersfree presspublic interestinformant identityparliamentary proceedingsEvidence Actmedia freedom
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