A groundbreaking independent research report commissioned by the Melbourne Press Club and conducted by Monash University has found that public interest journalism in Victoria has reached crisis point due to severe limitations on court reporting, access to government sources, and freedom of information.

The research titled "The State of Play - Limitations to Public Interest Journalism in Victoria in 2025," reveals the challenges for journalists working in the judicial system and recommends regular dialogue between the judiciary and journalists to support public interest journalism.

Read the report  (PDF, 814KB)