Zali Steggall (Warringah, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

My question is to the Attorney-General. Media publication of leaked private material produced for a police investigation undermines trust and confidence in the criminal justice system for victims. Both the Privacy Act review and the Australian Law Reform Commission have recommended strengthening the privacy standards that media organisations should consider prior to publication. What steps are the government taking to review the exception to the Privacy Act for journalism, as journalists have an inadequate, self-regulated code of ethics and Australia does not have a statutory tort for the breach of privacy?

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