Oceania
Government actions against journalists in Oceania
3 recorded incidents in 1 country of Oceania.
Countries
Tactics used
- Surveillance and subpoenas: 2
- Prior restraint: 1
- Secrets and espionage laws: 1
- Shutdowns and blocking: 1
Incidents
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2020 | Australia's High Court invalidates warrant for raid on journalist Annika Smethurst | Australia | Surveillance and subpoenas | Scott Morrison | Reversed (May 27, 2020) |
| June 5, 2019 | Australian Federal Police raid the national broadcaster over reporting on alleged war crimes in Afghanistan | Australia | Surveillance and subpoenas | Scott Morrison | Reversed (October 15, 2020) |
| April 16, 1944 | Australia's wartime government seizes a Sydney newspaper edition under press controls rules | Australia | Prior restraint | John Curtin | Reversed (April 18, 1944) |