Incidents: surveillance and subpoenas, head of government Scott Morrison
Each incident is a dated action by a government, an official, a regulator, a court or a legislature that limited journalists' ability to gather or publish news.
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
2 incidents match this view.
Country: Australia, RSF 2026 rank: 33rd of 180
Continent: Oceania
Tactic: Surveillance and subpoenas (2) Secrets and espionage laws (1)
Stage: Punish (2)
Outcome: Reversed (2)
Level: National (2)
Head of government: Scott Morrison
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 15, 2020 | Australia's High Court invalidates warrant for raid on journalist Annika Smethurst | Australia (RSF 2026 rank: 33rd of 180) | 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 (RSF 2026 rank: 33rd of 180) | Surveillance and subpoenas | Scott Morrison | Reversed (October 15, 2020) |
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