Since coming to office in 2013, the Coalition has proposed multiple bills that infringe on freedom of the press. Just last year, they passed new espionage laws that threaten journalists with heavy prison sentences for possessing classified information or reporting against 'Australian interests'. And their new anti-encryption legislation also undermines journalist's ability to protect their sources and whistleblowers. They have also greenlit the prosecution of multiple government whistleblowers, the most recent example being Witness K.Labor are committed to laws to protect journalists and their sources, and stronger whistleblower protection laws. However, in the last 18 months they have provided bipartisan support for the Coalition to pass its draconian espionage and anti-encryption laws, albeit having negotiated some positive amendments.The Greens strongly opposed the Government's espionage and anti-encryption legislation and are committed to strong protections for whistleblowers, journalists and their sources. They are also calling for an urgent parliamentary inquiry into press freedom in Australia.