media (wiki leaks)

Question 1

role of media

Answer 1

-informing and raising awareness of issues=educating the public / garner participation by creating political debates/ uncover abuses/ alert and mobile public opinion/ keep politicians upholding rep govt

Question 2

wiki leaks whistleblower case

Answer 2

-wiki leaks leaks footage of US helicopter firing on civs in Iraq= USA has filed charges against Assange= indicts Assange on breaching the Espionage Act= pleads guilty to one count of breaching act and is allowed to return to Aust

Question 3

checks- accountabilty

Answer 3

political:
-elections​
senate​
-parliamentary scrutiny​
-committees/inquiries/hearings (parliament)​
-ombudsman​
-auditors​
legal:
-HC
ombudsman