'Chilling' bid by government to control the media rejected

By Philip Dorling
Updated November 10 2012 - 1:03am, first published October 19 2011 - 2:15pm

LEADING media organisations have rejected a proposal from the federal government for a protocol to limit reporting of sensitive law enforcement and security information. However, they have agreed to facilitate communication with police and security agencies in the interest of public safety.

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