Secrets & Lies - How WikiLeaks Has Changed the World

Without exception, the biggest news story to close out 2010 was the rise and rise of WikiLeaks. As cable after cable appeared in the world’s newspapers, and the governments of the globe dissembled as diplomatic niceties were washed away, journalists and citizens alike raised their voices in defence of the website and its controversial founder. But what are the lasting implications of WikiLeaks? Where does the public’s right to know begin and end?

Presenters

Julian Burnside

Julian Burnside, QC, is an Australian barrister who specialises in commercial litigation and is also deeply involved in human rights work, in particular in relation to refugees.

Paul Ramadge

Paul Ramadge was appointed Editor-in-Chief of The Age and The Sunday Age in September 2008.

Suelette Dreyfus

Dr Suelette Dreyfus is an award-winning writer and journalist.

Lyndal Curtis

Lyndal Curtis is Chief Political Correspondent for ABC radio’s AM, The World Today and PM.