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Discover 'On Secrets', a compelling 2020 essay by award-winning journalist Annika Smethurst. This 120-page book delves deeply into the essential topic of press freedom in Australia. As the state political editor at The Age, Annika has garnered numerous accolades, including the esteemed Walkley Awards, highlighting her dedication to uncovering truth in journalism. Through her unique insights, she shares her personal experience of the AFP raid on her home, which emerged from her pivotal reporting on government surveillance plans targeting Australian citizens. This gripping narrative not only recounts the events that unfolded but also emphasizes the critical need for transparency and freedom of the press in democratic societies. 'On Secrets' is a must-read for anyone interested in current affairs, media ethics, and the protective pillars of democracy. With its thought-provoking content, it serves as both an engaging narrative and a vital commentary on press freedom's fragile state in modern times. Don't miss your chance to explore this powerful exploration by a leading voice in Australian journalism. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9780733644993. Publisher: Hachette Australia.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780733644993
Year: 2020
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Pages: 120
Description:
Annika Smethurst is the state political editor at The Age newspaper in Melbourne.
She is a double Walkley Award winner and has two Melbourne Quill Awards for political reporting. In 2019, Annika became the accidental poster woman for press freedom when her house was raided by the AFP over a story she wrote revealing a government plan to allow the Australian Signals Directorate to spy on Australians. In her 2020 essay, On Secrets, she explored the impact of the raids and examined the importance of press freedom.
She is the former national political editor of the Sunday Telegraph and Sunday Herald Sun and is a regular on ABC's Insiders program and Sky News.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780733644993
Year: 2020
Publisher: Hachette Australia
Pages: 120
Description:
Annika Smethurst is the state political editor at The Age newspaper in Melbourne.
She is a double Walkley Award winner and has two Melbourne Quill Awards for political reporting. In 2019, Annika became the accidental poster woman for press freedom when her house was raided by the AFP over a story she wrote revealing a government plan to allow the Australian Signals Directorate to spy on Australians. In her 2020 essay, On Secrets, she explored the impact of the raids and examined the importance of press freedom.
She is the former national political editor of the Sunday Telegraph and Sunday Herald Sun and is a regular on ABC's Insiders program and Sky News.