By framing censorship as ‘voluntary’, Australian security officials aim to manage the flow of defence and intelligence information without the unsightly friction of overt legal compulsion.
William Evans is a journalist currently studying a Bachelor of Journalism / Arts at the University of Queensland, majoring in Peace & Conflict Studies. He’s interested in war, intelligence, and politics. His website is www.willevans.com.au.
By framing censorship as ‘voluntary’, Australian security officials aim to manage the flow of defence and intelligence information without the unsightly friction of overt legal compulsion.
Moves to restrict just what journalists can report on defence and intelligence matters are underway – and journalists need to get up to speed fast.