Regional media support needs accountability
MEAA has called for greater oversight of the Federal Government’s regional media support fund as redundancies continue in companies that have received the taxpayer support.
MEAA has called for greater oversight of the Federal Government’s regional media support fund as redundancies continue in companies that have received the taxpayer support.
MEAA is concerned the decision to close the Border Watch Newsgroup leaves local communities without a key source of regional news and information.
MEAA has welcomed the commitment of both the Queensland Government and Opposition to develop a shield law to protect journalists.
A new report revealing that just 6% of television news and current affairs reporters have a non-European background is a wake up call for Australia’s media.
The Palaszczuk Government in Queensland needs to show it is fully committed to the public’s right to know by passing laws to protect journalists who decline to reveal sources.