“What kind of nation do we want to be? One where journalists are silenced by outdated laws? Or one where the truth, even when inconvenient, is allowed to breathe?”
Media & Journalism
"It is undemocratic for any government to interfere with the media, let alone punish professionals for giving voice to all sides of the story."
“Our small newsrooms struggle to compete with global platforms that are reshaping the media landscape. We must not allow AI to weaken media freedom, independence, or diversity in our region.“
"We stand by our reporting and the questions it raises around whether Chinese-gifted buildings were built to code, which came from multiple sources."
"The council sees this legal action as an assault on press freedom and an attempt to undermine the accountability that is vital to democracy."
"Stifling the media is never a good thing and trying to control them is even worse."
"It is irresponsible and disrespectful to punish the very people that the company relies on for its success in pursuit of shareholder profits."
"This case has … a serious chilling effect on public-interest journalism, and sends a terrifying message to any sources sitting on evidence of abuses by the government and its agencies."
"There should be more international reporting about the 'hidden stories' of the Pacific such as the unresolved decolonisation issues."
"A free press is vital to informing our communities about the environmental challenges we face and holding all accountable for protecting our precious environment."