WPF welcomes the dismissal of charges of defamation against journalist Lisa Wilkinson and broadcaster Network 10.

WPF stands unequivocally with Eliza Barr in the face of online harassment following her reporting on misogynistic and homophobic behavior at a rugby match in Lilyfield, Australia, on March 23, 2024.

WPF is concerned by a recent leak involving the private WhatsApp group of Jewish Australian creatives, which included the personal information of hundreds of individuals in academia and creative fields.

Two journalists' of Lebanese background are criticizing the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) for its treatment of journalists of color since the outbreak of war in Gaza.

At least five journalists in Australia have faced targeted accusations and smear campaigns from Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp media outlets following their reporting on Gaza.

In a recent ruling, a judge has determined that 9News investigative journalist Charlotte Grieve will not be required to reveal the identities of 13 confidential sources she spoke to for a story criticizing renowned orthopedic surgeon Munjed Al Muderis.

The Australian Press Council finds an editorial published by The Australian newspaper to be defamatory and intends to tarnish journalist Louise Milligan's reputation as a reporter.

Leaked WhatsApp messages unveil how Carlo LoGiudice, a business partner associate of infamous neurosurgeon Charlie Teo, threatened to put out a murder for hire on veteran journalist Kate McClymont and set fire to The Sydney Morning Herald.

CFWIJ expresses profound disappointment in the Federal Court's decision to dismiss Pallavi Jain's legal action against Australia's Special Broadcasting Service (SBS).

Samantha Maiden, a Walkley award-winning author and political editor for news.com.au, was bullied in an article written by Aaron Patrick, a senior correspondent at the Australian Financial Review (AFR). After digging into her childhood and work history, Aaron described Samantha as “difficult, challenging, and spiky”. Samantha Maiden is the journalist who revealed the ground-breaking story of Brittany Higgins, the young staffer who was raped in the Australian Parliament on March 23, 2019. Samantha wrote a detailed report on how Brittany’s vulnerable situation was mishandled with insensitivity and indifference by Liberal Party officials. In his article, Aaron Patrick criticized seasoned women journalists and accused them of instigating anger directed at the government. CFWIJ is troubled by Aaron Patrick’s senseless allegations and the Australian Financial Review’s facilitation of such blatant bullying. We demand that Aaron Patrick issues a public apology, and The Australian Financial Review clears its position of what it considers fair journalism.

Broadcaster turned politician Basil Zempilas made reprehensible remarks towards his female co-host. While hosting the morning show, Mr. Zempilas referred to Jenna finding a seat on the floor at the attorney general's press conference earlier that week. The mayor commented that he saw Jenna Clarke before "in jeans and on your knees". The sexist remarks of Mr. Zempilas sparked controversy on Twitter. CFWIJ condemns the derogatory remarks made by the mayor, and we ask him to issue an apology.

Journalist Leigh Sales was viciously attacked by supporters of the Victorian premier, Daniel Andrews. The attack happened online in the aftermath of a press conference during which Sales had questioned Andrews' policy.

The Coalition For Women In Journalism is utterly disturbed to be reporting on the third online attack towards women journalists this week alone. We call upon all journalism organizations and law enforcement in respective countries to mobilize against the online intimidation and silencing campaigns towards women journalists which often involve profanities, doxxing and hacking.