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The Future of Public Interest Journalism in Australia report released

hfriedlander, 14th February 2018
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In May 2017, a senate committee was formed to inquire into the future of public interest journalism in Australia and globally.

The committee considered what role the government should play in assisting the media sector in meeting the challenges and capitalising on the opportunities of the digital age.

Among other things, the report in its second recommendation, recommended that:

...the Commonwealth provide additional surety in future funding for the community broadcasting sector beyond the forward estimates, in particular what component will be set aside for training and education, and ensure that the sector is fully consulted in the national rollout of digital services.

Other aspects of the report focused on media ownership restrictions; the collapse of print media's business model; and the rise of “fake news”.

There were 75 submissions received by the committee, including from the Community Broadcasting Association of Australia and the Indigenous Remote Communications Association.

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