David McBride goes to prison – and Australian democracy takes a hit
- Written by Peter Greste, Professor of Journalism and Communications, Macquarie University
Governments and their agencies wield awesome power. At times, it is quite literally the power over life and death. That is why in any functioning democracy, we have robust checks and balances designed to make sure power is exercised responsibly and with restraint.
So, what message does a sentence of more than five years in prison for someone who...
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