Evidence Amendment (Journalists' Privilege) Bill 2010 and Evidence Amendment (Journalists' Privilege) Bill 2010 (No. 2)

23 November 2010

© Commonwealth of Australia 2010
ISBN 978-1-74229-397-4

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View the report as separate downloadable parts:

MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE	(PDF 25KB)
RECOMMENDATIONS	(PDF 5KB)
CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTION	(PDF 26KB)
Background Legislative history Evidence Amendment (Journalists' Privilege) Bill 2010 Evidence Amendment (Journalists' Privilege) Bill 2010 (No. 2) Conduct of the inquiry Acknowledgement Scope of the report Note on references
CHAPTER 2 - OVERVIEW OF THE BILLS	(PDF 41KB)
Introduction Definitions Key operative provisions Extended application to all proceedings for Commonwealth offences Miscellaneous provisions with minor differences Key provisions distinguishing the Wilkie Bill Key provisions distinguishing the Brandis Bill
CHAPTER 3 - KEY ISSUES	(PDF 61KB)
Broad support for New Zealand model Whistleblower protection Defining journalism A telecommunications loophole? Extending protection Uniformity Conclusion
DISSENTING REPORT BY LIBERAL SENATORS	(PDF 20KB)
ADDITONAL COMMENTS BY THE AUSTRALIAN GREENS	(PDF 10KB)
APPENDIX 1	(PDF 15KB)
SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED
APPENDIX 2 - WITNESSES WHO APPEARED BEFORE THE COMMITTEE	(PDF 5KB)

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Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Legal and Constitutional Affairs
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone:	+61 2 6277 3560
Fax:	+61 2 6277 5794
Email:	legcon.sen@aph.gov.au