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Difficulty: EasyFreedom of the Press

In the Australian democracy, news organizations are independent of the government. If a television station wants to broadcast a report that is critical of a government decision, which of the following is true under the principle of 'freedom of the press'?

  1. The television station is free to broadcast the report and criticize the government.Answer
  2. B
    The television station must receive permission from the government before broadcasting the report.
  3. C
    The television station is only permitted to broadcast stories that make the government look good.

Answer

The television station is free to broadcast the report and criticize the government.
The principle of freedom of the press ensures that media organizations are independent. This allows them to report on any subject, including criticizing the government's policies or actions, which helps keep the public informed and the government accountable.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the relationship between the media and the government in Australia.
The media is independent, meaning it is not controlled or censored by the government.
This independence is a core part of the Australian democratic system.
2
Apply the principle of 'freedom of the press' to the scenario of a critical report.
Because the press is free, it has the right to report on and criticize government actions without fear of being stopped.
This ensures the government is held accountable to the public.

Key Concept

Freedom of the Press

Hints

1
Think about whether the Australian government tells news stations what they can and cannot say.
2
Freedom of the press means the media is 'independent.' Does an independent media need permission to speak?

Practice More

Review the section on 'Freedom of Speech' to see how it relates to 'Freedom of the Press'.
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Freedom of the Press

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