The Australian Press Council (APC) welcomes the release of the Government’s final report on the review of Commonwealth Secrecy Provisions and the announcement that the Government will introduce improved press freedom protections.

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus and the Government are to be congratulated for the work that has gone into this review and their acknowledgment of the importance of a strong and independent media to our democracy and holding governments to account.

The APC looks forward to working with the Government to achieve the legislative changes necessary to implement these improved press freedom protections.