Journalists
The federal government’s media inquiry released its long-awaited report today – 469 pages of policy discussion for interested parties to absorb on a Friday afternoon.
Guess they don’t know the end-of-the-week pub habits of journalists too well. Stay tuned to The Punch as we delve through the other 459 pages in the coming days. Here’s what it looks like at this point.
Over the past couple of weeks there has been speculation that the inquiry would propose the establishment of a media ombudsman or a licensing system for journalists. Turns out the inquiry has only ended up making one significant recommendation.
Continue reading "Our first look at the future of Australia’s media" »
Is it time for Australian media powers to draw up a code of conduct to deal with spin doctor demands?
Championing the media and their moguls may not be fashionable right now given the UK’s phone hacking scandal, and Labor and the Greens calling for their own inquiry off the back of it.
Nevertheless public relations spin is endemic and enduring.
Continue reading "Media scripts and avoiding the spin cycle" »
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I saw the photo, liked it and then read the article. The photo is more interesting than the article. Read more »
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deb says:
I rarely buy a newspaper anymore too many ads and the net is so much easier to read. Only problem is i cant line the bird cage without the old newspaper.My lorriket has to have something to crap on! Read more »
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