UK phone hacking scandal spurs on Australian privacy law debate

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The phone hacking scandal in the UK has lead to calls to strengthen privacy laws in Australia. However Opposition Leader Tony Abbott says this could put limits on press freedom. So where do our privacy laws currently stand and how do we get the balance right when it comes to press freedoms versus an individual’s right to privacy.

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