In a first, a court accepts a new public interest defence to a defamation action in Australia. Journalist
@charlottegrieve.bsky.social
and a media lawyer discuss. democracyswatchdogs.org and podcast: democracyswatchdogs.org/podcast

#defamation #journalism #investigative #reporter #medialaw

Investigative journalists who publish outside big media in Australia. Hoping it's a trend.

democracyswatchdogs.org/indie-watchd...

Very happy that
‪@monicaattard.bsky.social‬ has joined the board of Democracy's Watchdogs. Professor Attard is a very talented and creative journalist and academic. Looking forward to working with her to enhance community understanding of how investigative journalism strengthens democracies.

Don't the time to watch my interview with veteran media lawyer Peter Bartlett? Now you can listen to it while doing other stuff. democracyswatchdogs.org/podcast

My interview with media lawyer Peter Bartlett who's been involved in the biggest defamation cases in Australia over many decades: democracyswatchdogs.org

Our latest interview is with Hedley Thomas from The Australian. His investigative podcasts have had millions of downloads worldwide. An impactful and unique journalist. Our interview: democracyswatchdogs.org/hedley-thomas