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Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties › Rights and Freedoms
What does freedom of the press mean in Australia?
- That journalists and media organisations can report on matters of public interest without government censorship, within the law
- That all media is owned by the government
- That the government controls all broadcasting
- That newspapers are provided free of charge
Why this is the correct answer
Freedom of the press in Australia means journalists and media outlets can report on government and matters of public interest without government censorship or interference, subject to laws on defamation, national security and contempt of court. A free press is considered essential to a healthy democracy because it keeps the public informed and governments accountable.