<div dir="ltr"><div><div>Abbott has conceded a warrant process for access to journalists records, so preempting any need for an inquiry into the ramifications of data retention for the media. <br><br></div>If Abbott gets his way, Data Retention will pass the lower house this week.<br><br><br><a href="http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/metadata-laws-tony-abbott-backs-down-to-labor-demands-for-journalist-protections-20150316-1m0c73.html">http://www.smh.com.au/federal-politics/political-news/metadata-laws-tony-abbott-backs-down-to-labor-demands-for-journalist-protections-20150316-1m0c73.html</a><br><br><br></div>Paul Wilkins<br><br><br></div>