Prime Minister must stand up for Australian journalists when he meets with Donald Trump
Prime Minister must stand up for Australian journalists when he meets with Donald Trump | Australian Greens Skip to main content Search Get Involved Join Donate Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Green Magazine All news Get Involved Join Donate Search Our plan Toggle Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action Policy principles & aims Our team Toggle Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Media releases Take action Toggle Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Our movement Toggle About the Greens Become a member Jobs Green Magazine All news Prime Minister must stand up for Australian journalists when he meets with Donald Trump 2025-09-17 “As the leader of a democratic country with a strong tradition of freedom of the press, Mr Albanese must make it clear he will not stand for attacks on Australian journalists.
“It is truly bizarre to suggest that a journalist asking legitimate questions of a world leader has any impact on the relationship between our two countries. John Lyons is a well-respected and professional journalist, for Trump to attack him simply for doing his job in holding power to account is unacceptable. “Trump is a bully, he thinks he can bully the press and he thinks he can bully Australia.
It is time for Australia to forge a more independent path away from the US under Trump. “Freedom of the press is a fundamental pillar of any functioning democracy and every day we are seeing new evidence that it is seriously under threat in Trump’s America. Facebook for the Australian Greens YouTube for the Australian Greens X for the Australian Greens Instagram for the Australian Greens Bluesky for the Australian Greens Privacy Members website Your safety Contact us Our plan Tax the 1% Tackle the cost of living Healthcare for all Fix the housing crisis Strong climate action In your language 2025 policy platform Policy principles & aims Our team Federal MPs State/territory MPs Officeholders Federal portfolios Federal media releases Take action Volunteer Donate Issues & campaigns Upcoming events Greens Shop Leave a bequest Green Magazine All news Our movement About the Greens Become a member Jobs Members website State/territory parties Contact us The Greens acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture.
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