The AJF Speaks at the Senate Inquiry into Secrecy Legislation Reforms

June 5, 2026

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The federal government’s complex reform package seeks to repeal or remove criminal penalties from roughly 300 lower-level secrecy provisions, replacing them with a single general secrecy offence, while also changing the threshold for what counts as a breach of secrecy.

Myanmar military file charges against The Irrawaddy

March 23, 2021

The Myanmar military has continued its crackdown on media workers amid the ongoing conflict, filing 'criminal mutiny' charges against independent outlet The Irrawaddy, on March 12.

AJF calls for Aung Thura's immediate release

March 20, 2021

BBC journalist, Aung Thura, has been detained in Myanmar during the course of his work. Aung joins the growing list of at least 36 media workers who have been arrested since the conflict began.

Help support newsrooms in Myanmar

March 18, 2021

AJF’s idea for a National Working Group is designed to help maintain the integrity of Australia's security, while protecting press freedom.