
High Court rules AFP warrant for journo raid invalid
The High Court has found a warrant used by federal police to raid a journalist’s home after reporting secret plans to extend government spying powers was invalid, and ordered that it be quashed.
The High Court has found a warrant used by federal police to raid a journalist’s home after reporting secret plans to extend government spying powers was invalid, and ordered that it be quashed.
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw has admitted raids on journalists could have been handled better.
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