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Robyn Wuth

RARE PHOTOS: Qld journalist sources partially protected | Rare Historical Photos

Laws to protect journalists from revealing confidential sources have come into effect in Queensland. (Russell Freeman/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Shield laws protecting Queensland journalists who refuse to name confidential sources will be extended to include the corruption watchdog.

Laws protecting journalists from identifying confidential sources came into effect in Queensland on Monday, bringing the state in line with other Australian jurisdictions.

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