Search: prior restraint, head of government John Curtin
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
1 incident matches this view.
Country: Australia, RSF 2026 rank: 33rd of 180
Continent: Oceania
Tactic: Prior restraint (1) Shutdowns and blocking (1)
Stage: Silence (1)
Outcome: Reversed (1)
Level: National (1)
Head of government: John Curtin
| Date | Incident | Country | Tactic | Head of government | 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 | John Curtin | Reversed (April 18, 1944) |