Peter Greste

It’s one thing to watch press freedom unravel from afar, but quite another to see it from inside the US. I’ve seen these tactics from despots but never thought I’d watch it here: Justice Dept Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage nytimes.com/2026/10/10/bus… via @NYTimes

Great to see Media Watch warn of the risks Trump's Media Ban poses to Australia. Restrictions on press freedom fundamentally threaten democratic values.

In lieu of constitutional protections such as the US First Amendment, Australia needs a Media Freedom Bill.

I spoke to News24 about the White House media ban.

This is not just a US problem. Erosion of media freedom in one democracy can set a precedent.

Australia isn't immune. Journalists are already barred from One Nation events. Without safeguards, we risk undermining the press.

Trump's ban on key journalists covering the White House sets a dangerous precedent. Unlike the US, Australia has no constitutional protection for press freedom, leaving our journalists vulnerable.
Read my piece on why Australia needs a Media Freedom Bill: theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

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