Australia adopts six reforms to secrecy laws to boost transparency and protect press freedom.

The Australian government has agreed to implement six of the 15 recommendations to reform its secrecy laws, aimed at enhancing transparency and protecting press freedom. The changes, suggested by the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor, Jake Blight, seek to prevent the unnecessary penalization of whistleblowers and journalists. While welcomed, critics note the government's inconsistent track record on passing such reforms.

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