Poll reveals strong support for further whistleblower protections

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Nearly one year after former Australian military lawyer, David McBride, was jailed for distributing classified material to journalists. A new poll from the Australia Institute, Human Rights Law Centre and Whistleblower Justice Fund, which surveyed thousands of voters,  has found 86 per cent of participants want stronger legal protections for whistle-blowers.   But as election day edges closer, both major parties are yet to commit to any whistleblower reforms. Guest: Andrew Wilkie, Independent federal member for Clark Producer: Lexie Jeuniewic 

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