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media June 27, 2020
Exclusive: New govt report targets ABC
As the ABC announces massive job cuts, the Morrison government has commissioned a report that mirrors Murdoch concerns about the broadcaster.
media June 27, 2020
How divisions at The Age cost its editor his job
Last week’s shock departure of the editor of The Age was sparked by discontent among staff over editorial direction and leadership. But it seems the warning shots claimed an unintended victim.
law & crime June 6, 2020
Calls for journalist protections
A year on from AFP raids on the ABC and a News Corp journalist, the government is being asked to ensure the right of the media to protect sources.
law & crime May 16, 2020
How Covid-19 energised conspiracy theorists
Coronavirus has invigorated conspiracy theorists and brought together disparate groups, many of them flourishing as social media platforms stand down moderators.
media May 9, 2020
Hundreds facing the sack with ABC cuts
Staff members reveal the significant pressure they are under as the public broadcaster continues to face budget cuts of more than $100 million a year.
media March 28, 2020
As well as trying to contain the catastrophic outbreak of Covid-19, health authorities, governments and social media platforms must also try to combat the rampant spread of misinformation about the virus.
media March 14, 2020
AAP closure leaves industry reeling
The closure of the Australian Associated Press news service threatens to devastate regional and smaller media players. So was the decision taken solely in response to falling revenue streams, or was there also an attempt to stifle competition at play?
law & crime February 29, 2020
Julian Assange’s extradition hearing
As Julian Assange’s fight against extradition to the United States finally came to court this week, allegations arose that he was bugged at the Ecuadorian embassy.
media February 22, 2020
COVID-19: Racism, economics and the aftermath
While Chinese-owned businesses struggle through a downturn, questions remain about whether Australia’s coronavirus response stoked racist fear.
media December 7, 2019
As the ACCC inquires into the data use of digital platforms, the government is caught in a faceoff between News Corp and the tech giants.
indigenous affairs November 30, 2019
Bolt, Pascoe and the culture wars
As Andrew Bolt attempts to start a culture war over Bruce Pascoe’s Dark Emu, a search of primary documents affirms the book’s accuracy.
