Media
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Multicultural Australia? How the mainstream media segregates us
Major media organisations have marginalised ethnic communities — for example, the Chinese community is seen through the prism of “foreign influence”. Continue reading »
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In the Asian media: worrying population numbers for China
Elsewhere, a diplomatic rift ends, the blind spot in the climate change debate, an anti-corruption mystery, and insects on the menu. Continue reading »
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The Morrison government seeks to punish the ABC for doing its job
Governments around the world are targeting public broadcasters for daring to hold the powerful to account – the Coalition here is no exception. Continue reading »
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The Australian’s non-exclusive ‘exclusive’ first published by P&I
When is an exclusive not an exclusive? When it runs in The Australian. Pearls and Irritations had the real Paul Keating exclusive over the weekend. Continue reading »
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Big Media’s diet of deceit and diversions
A small group of elites determines what ordinary people do not see or hear. Continue reading »
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In the Asian media: what our media ignored; caution on China, a problem for ASEAN, and grief tourism
Around Asia, the newspapers are covering how to deal with China, ASEAN’s Myanmar problem, and a surprising side effect of the pandemic in Singapore. Continue reading »
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China v Australia, and the national interest v The Australian
Its readers could be forgiven for suspecting the News Corp broadsheet is trying to lead us into war under the guise of destroying authoritarianism. Continue reading »
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SBS continues to alienate and betray its audience
The taxpayer-funded broadcaster’s use of advertising within programs, and its determination to increase this, runs counter to its charter and shows contempt for its viewers. Continue reading »
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White Man’s Media: Legacy media in the US and UK frames and conditions our thinking and actions
Most political colonies have come to an end. But a colonial mind set continues in the media .That colonial media mind set in turn promotes a ‘colonisation of the mind’. Continue reading »
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Failure to communicate? PM’s media strategy may need a reset
Morrison’s chances of another election victory may be undermined by his eroding plausibility and overly heavy reliance on the Murdoch media. Continue reading »
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Space invaders: better broadband or sky vandalism?
We must ensure that private companies placing objects in space don’t create another environmental disaster like the plastic pollution in our oceans. Continue reading »
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Will the media wake up to the danger to American democracy?
“Asymmetric polarisation” is a poor way to describe America’s descent into madness, propelled by the Republican voting base.. Continue reading »
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Australia doesn’t need a royal commission to fix its broken media
A disappointing media diversity report was predictable and largely unhelpful. Here is how to address the genuine problems with the Australian media. Continue reading »
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Assange extradition would have ‘dangerous implications’ for journalism
The secretary-general of Reporters Without Borders called on the US and UK governments to “stop to this more than decade-long persecution once and for all”. Continue reading »
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Depressed by the press: journalism bows to the authoritarians
Weakened by commercial and political pressures, legacy media are struggling to counter the antagonism of vested interests, writes Lucy Hamilton. Continue reading »
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In the Asian media: democracy recession, Olympic boycott and Squid Game
Around Asia, the media is covering democracy conferences with scepticism, and the Olympic boycott with caution. Continue reading »
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Last chance saloon: ABC crucial to the survival of local TV production
A new report commissioned by the ABC reveals that the public broadcaster’s local productions contribute at least $744 million to the Australian economy. Continue reading »
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The National Press Club exemplifies the erosion of journalism
The National Press Club sells access to influential journalists to organisations with vested interests in shaping government policy and self-promotion. Continue reading »
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What the Asian media are saying: ASEAN, JI returns, ping-pong diplomacy
Xi Jinping’s appearance at ASEAN this week, a question mark over China’s naval power, concerns about Jemaah Islamiyah rebuilding, and more news from our region. Continue reading »
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Not just the corners: ABC assault on Assange undermines foundations of journalism
Demonised by governments, abandoned by his homeland, Julian Assange ends another year in captivity, a living rebuke to double standards in the media. Continue reading »
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The Israeli lobby and the disturbing SBS board appointment
The Morrison government ignored the mandated independent appointment process to choose its own candidate who brings an aggressive pro-Israel agenda. Continue reading »
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White Man’s Media propaganda multiplier; the three global news agencies
Legacy media in the US, UK and Europe frames and conditions our thinking and actions. They frame and condition the stenographers in the Australian media. Continue reading »
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Under fire: Ita Buttrose goes into battle for ABC independence
For the current government “the enemy” appears to be anyone trying to hold that government to account — and right now, that’s the ABC. Continue reading »
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The ABC must not let itself be bossed around. End of story
The ABC is not just another government department. A Senate inquiry into its complaints process cannot be allowed to happen. Continue reading »
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What the Asian media are saying: ASEAN, China powers up EVs, Japan’s inequality
Our US/UK centric media largely ignores Asia. But important and interesting things are happening- Cambodia will host ASEAN later this month, security between China and the US, and a spicy controversy in Korea. Continue reading »
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Paul Keating’s speech is a teaching moment in a fraught relationship with China
Former prime minister Paul Keating’s National Press Club address showed just how badly awry Australia’s policies on Asia have gone. Continue reading »
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Journalism needs more than better protection, it needs better standards
Nearly a decade since two separate reviews recommended an overhaul of media regulation, neither recommendation has been implemented. Continue reading »
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Do the ABC’s journalistic standards matter? That’s a leading question!
The ABC’s integrity could be undermined if its journalists continue to use interview techniques that allow those in power to avoid accountability. Continue reading »
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What Asian media are saying about COP26
In the Asian media, COP26 isn’t all about net zero plans and phasing out coal — our region is just as concerned with the potential potholes. Continue reading »
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Four Corners v Julian Assange: your ABC, their sneers
Who could imagine that a revered current affairs program could stoop to peddling slanderous allegations against an award-winning Australian journalist? Continue reading »
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