Jouranlism 310 - Media Law

1. Jouranlism 310 - Media Law Fahmi Rais Curtin University of Technology

2. Secrets • Secrecy of public documents - Commonwealth Crimes Act 1914 • Defence materials – S.78 of the Crimes Act 1914 • ‘D’ Notices Curtin University of Technology

3. Confidentiality I • Breach of Confidence • Breach of Contract • Where confidentiality ends - information becomes common knowledge (Commonwealth v John Fairfax) - matter of public interest (Lion Laboratories Ltd V Evans) Curtin University of Technology

4. Confidentiality II • Disclosure not permitted (X v Y) • Australian position? Unclear - Francome v Mirror Newspapers Curtin University of Technology

5. Disclosure of Media Sources I • Non-disclosure - Tony Barrass (Sunday Times, Perth) 1990 - Deborah Cornwall (Sydney Morning Herald) • Disclosure (British Steel Case) - redress by wronged party impossible without disclosure Curtin University of Technology

6. Disclosure of Media Sources II • Statutory protection - Shield Laws by WA Law Reform Commission 1993 - S.202(4) Broadcasting Services Act - ‘Newspaper Rule’ (not applicable if the defamatory matter reaches trail stage) Curtin University of Technology

7. Real Life • Give an example or real life anecdote • Sympathize with the audience’s situation if appropriate Curtin University of Technology

8. What This Means • Add a strong statement that summarizes how you feel or think about this topic • Summarize key points you want your audience to remember Curtin University of Technology

9. Next Steps • Summarize any actions required of your audience • Summarize any follow up action items required of you Curtin University of Technology