Walkley Foundation webinar: Working with whistleblowers

Some of journalism’s most important stories begin with someone deciding to share information that was never meant to become public. For the source, that decision can carry profound consequences. For the journalist, it brings responsibilities that extend well beyond simply getting the story.

This 90 minute webinar from the Walkley Foundation and the Human Rights Law Centre will give journalists practical guidance on working safely and responsibly with whistleblower sources, from understanding legal protections and managing sensitive information to source security and wellbeing.

Kieran Pender, Associate Legal Director at the Human Rights Law Centre and lead of its Whistleblower Project, says journalists need to understand just how high the stakes can be.

“Whistleblowers face serious risks when speaking with journalists. They could lose their job, face lawsuits or even be prosecuted. This webinar will equip journalists with understanding and practical insight into working safely and securely with sources.”

Kieran will be joined by Human Rights Law Centre lawyer Madeleine Howle and Guardian Australia Chief Investigations Correspondent Christopher Knaus, bringing together legal expertise and firsthand investigative journalism experience.

Wednesday, 14 October
1.00 to 2.30pm AEDT
Online via Zoom
Free for MEAA members. $25 for non members

For journalists who work with confidential sources, or who may find themselves doing so, this session will offer practical knowledge to help protect the people who place their trust in them.

Register now via Humanitix: https://events.humanitix.com/when-a-source-speaks-up-working-safely-with-whistleblowers