Whistleblowers' and journalists' sources protected under 'shield laws' passed in Queensland
The identity of whistleblowers' and journalists' confidential sources will be protected under new laws passed in Queensland today.
The laws, known as shield laws, prevent journalists from being compelled to reveal the identity of their sources during court proceedings, and they come as part of a package of reforms passed in Queensland parliament.
Queensland was previously the only Australian jurisdiction without shield laws.
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