John Curtin
As head of government
John Curtin, Prime Minister of Australia, was head of government when 1 recorded incident took place. The official who acted in each may be someone else; each incident names them.
Tactics used
Incidents
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 1944 | Australia's wartime government seizes a Sydney newspaper edition under press controls rules | Australia (RSF 2026 rank: 33rd of 180) | Prior restraint | Reversed (April 18, 1944) |