ABC’s Louise Milligan and Herald Sun’s Anthony Dowsley awarded 2019 Press Freedom Medals

September 3, 2019 10:35

Four Corners investigative reporter Louise Milligan and Herald Sun crime investigations journalist Anthony Dowsley have both been awarded Press Freedom Medals for their contribution in furthering the causes of free speech and freedom of the press.

Melbourne-based Milligan was recognised for her work in the sexual abuse allegations against Cardinal George Pell, while Dowsley was rewarded for his five-year Lawyer X investigation, which led to the current Royal Commission, and his work reporting on the Moorabbin police murders.

Louise Milligan and Anthony Dowsley

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Hannah Blackiston

Hannah Blackiston was the deputy editor of Mumbrella. She worked with the company from March 2019 to November 2020.

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2 COMMENTS

Duncan 3 Sep 19

This would be the same Louse Milligan who literally attacks anyone who doesn’t agree with her worldview getting an “award” for free speech. I guess the APC is Orwellian now as well. 2019 is sad 🙁

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Donuts 3 Sep 19

One man’s “attack” is another person’s defence of misreporting what someone else wrote.

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