Freedom of press questioned after journalists are raided by AFP

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The Australian Federal Police have raided the home of a News Corp reporter and the offices within the ABC headquarters in two different incidents.

Media officials around the country have condemned the actions, but Scott Morrison is comfortable with the raids that have taken place over the last 24 hours.

What does this mean for Australia’s freedom of press? How do we hold politicians accountable? These are questions journalists are asking themselves all around the country.

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