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Defence department chief backed request to keep officials’ testimony videos off social media

Emails obtained by Guardian Australia through freedom of information show that defence department secretary Meghan Quinn supported deputy secretary Celia Perkins’ planned request to keep footage of public servants testifying at a Senate hearing off social media. The request cited risks of online bullying and national security concerns, and has drawn strong criticism.

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Defence department chief backed request to keep officials’ testimony videos off social media
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What to know

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    Meghan Quinn backed Celia Perkins’ proposed request to a Senate hearing that the footage not be shared.

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    The planned request was flagged with the offices of deputy prime minister Richard Marles and assistant minister for defence Peter Khalil.

Why it matters

The controversy concerns social media sharing of Senate hearing footage and officials’ stated concerns about online bullying and national security.

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