AustraliaAustralian values 10 · Australian values
Can newspapers, radio and TV in Australia criticise the government?
- aOnly after a government minister has checked and approved the story
- bNo, the media must always support the government of the day
- cOnly during an election campaign, and not at other times
- dYes, the media are free to criticise the government, within the lawCorrect answer
Why?
Freedom of speech applies to the media as well as to individuals. Journalists may write and say what they think about the government, as long as they obey the law.
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