Welcome to the Centre for Media Transition newsletter.
This week, Derek takes a look at the new governments Revive national cultural policy which includes a commitment to the introduction of Australian screen content on streaming platforms. As he points out, the idea isn’t exactly new but is evolving. Michael is focusing on Communications Minister Michelle Rowlands announcement that the government wants ACMA to get new powers to hold digital platforms to account and improve their efforts to combat harmful misinformation and disinformation. I’m looking at the legal battle between Crikey and Lachlan Murdoch, and the perils of discovery. And finally Ayesha is taking on mainstream media coverage of the troubles in Alice Spring and the alcohol bans which are proving to be quite controversial.
Monica Attard, CMT Co-Director