This year in Australia we’ve seen unprecedented attacks on journalists: from raids and digital surveillance to court suppression orders and pressure to reveal sources. Hear from an all-star panel of award-winning journalists about how important sources and whistleblowers are to investigative journalism; why this kind of reporting is critical to our democracy; and the risks journalism faces in the current climate.

Speakers:

* Hedley Thomas, The Australian, 2018 Gold Walkley-winner for The Teacher’s Pet

* Oliver Gordon, ABC Alice Springs & 2019 Walkley Young Australian Journalist of the Year

* Alison Sandy, Freedom of Information Editor, Seven News

Moderator: Dr Joseph Fernandez, Associate Professor, Curtin University

This talk was recorded at the State Library of Western Australia on November 2, 2019, as part of our journalism festival in Perth, “Shining a light on the Truth”. Thanks to our presenting partner the State Library of Western Australia, and with support from major event partner Edith Cowan University, and event partner Curtin University.