End impunity for crimes against journalists

Download the AJF Future of Journalism Report here.Thanks to the generosity of the Jibb Foundation, AJF has spent the last year speaking with experts around the world on the Future of Journalism.

What will the media landscape look like in 10-15 years?What are the main challenges we face and how can we overcome them?How can governments better legislate supports for the function of journalism?How do we rebuild public trust?

This report covers these topics, and more, and provides suggested solutions. You can also view the video series from the beginning of 2021, with all our expert interviews, here.The Alliance for Journalists’ Freedom has released a White Paper that provides seven recommendations for legislative change to strengthen press freedom in Australia.The recommendations include a framework underpinned by a Media Freedom Act that balances press freedom and national security interests, protecting journalists engaged in their work from unwarranted prosecution or civil liability.

Each of the White Paper’s recommendations are designed to support journalistic investigation, research and reporting by ensuring transparency and accountability – a cornerstone of democracy.Download the whitepaper here: