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Answer Overview

Response rates from 18k Australia voters.

87%
Yes
13%
No
80%
Yes
13%
No
5%
Yes, but only if releasing the information does not threaten our national security
1%
No, but reduce their sentences
3%
Yes, but only if the information was legally obtained

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Other Popular Answers

Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.

 @9HKY377answered…1yr1Y

Yes, but slightly different to the national security option. Only if the information released doesn't harm our national security in a sense that for example it won't reveal classified strategic documents or reveal names of covert-operatives. They should be protected if the information released reveals actions by the government not in the public interest or if it is a violation of Commonwealth or international law.

 @B32RT3Fanswered…1mo1MO

Yes, provided it was legally obtained and it is not released in a way that threatens national security.

 @B2WGS2Xanswered…2mos2MO

Yes, exposing abuses, violations and corruption should never be punished. And all those currently serving sentences should be released and compensated.

 @9ZR2LN5answered…4mos4MO

Whistleblowers are treacherous snakes and should have all information extracted from them before imprisoned

 @9WRFSMNanswered…5mos5MO

Yes, provided that the whistleblower and no part nor have they gave false or misleading information and or statements.

 @9992HTR  from GU  answered…1yr1Y

Yes, whistleblowers are there to protect democracy and provide the public with necessary information.

 @9CN2PRTanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, and free whistleblowers currently in prison, drop current cases against whistleblowers and strike all whistleblower charges from all criminal records.