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Dominic Giannini

Security law watchdog urges reform as Assange freed

The arrival of Julian Assange and a new report have energised debate over whistleblower protections. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Urgent reform is needed to shield journalists and whistleblowers handling sensitive and secret information, the security law watchdog has found amid a push for stronger legal protections.

Among recommendations of the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor is scrapping the reliance on using a security classification, such as 'top secret', as a basis for an offence.

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