Democracy Sausage: A perilous occupation with Peter Greste

In a world where journalists have their homes and workplaces raided under national security rounds, how can we preserve the public’s right to know? 

With no explicit constitutional right to freedom of expression, how can Australia protect press freedom? 

And how do we tackle the declining levels of trust in journalism? 

On this episode of Democracy Sausage, Professor Peter Greste joins Professor Mark Kenny to reflect on his detention in Egypt, the ethical responsibilities of media and the perilous state of being a modern-day journalist. 

Peter Greste is an award-winning journalist, author and academic. He has been a foreign correspondent with the Reuters, CNN, BBC and Al Jazeera. He is also a Professor of Journalism and Macquarie University and the executive director of the Alliance of Journalists’ Freedom. 

Mark Kenny is the Director of the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times. 
 
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