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Truth versus Disinformation — the Challenge for Public Interest Journalism
The MEAA Report into the State of Press Freedom in Australia in 2022
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Truth versus Disinformation
Truth versus Disinformation
In an era of disinformation and fake news, public interest journalism sorts fact from fiction and holds power to account
MEAA
May 1
In their own words
In their own words
Social media is a common tool for abusing media workers. But journalists are also being violently assaulted as they work
MEAA
May 1
Truth v Disinformation
A global pandemic, a global crisis for press freedom
A global pandemic, a global crisis for press freedom
Disinformation about COVID came from politicians, was spread by social media; undermined press freedom and provoked threats to journalists.
MEAA
May 1
Attacks on European journalists increase as they report on COVID
Attacks on European journalists increase as they report on COVID
Rising numbers of European journalists are facing dangerous physical attacks as they try to cover the COVID pandemic
MEAA
Apr 28
Journalist safety
Journalist safety
“The harassment and abuse directed at journalists as they sought to cover anti-vaccine and anti-mandate protests soared during the pandemic
MEAA
Apr 28
Press freedom in Australia
The 2022 MEAA press freedom survey
The 2022 MEAA press freedom survey
A staggering 92.5% of media workers said they feared that threats, harassment and intimidation of journalists are on the rise.
MEAA
May 1
The industry
Regional journalism in crisis
Regional journalism in crisis
In February 2022, MEAA released the findings of its survey of journalists working in regional media about their concerns for their industry…
MEAA
May 1
Funding public interest journalism
Funding public interest journalism
Australian journalism is in crisis after years of disruption, undermining and neglect. Swift action is urgently needed to halt the decline
MEAA
May 1
Freelance journalism
Freelance journalism
MEAA’s freelancers are implementing a safety net of workplace rights and working with colleagues to protect public interest journalism
MEAA
May 1
National security and press freedom
National security and press freedom
Raids conducted by the AFP on Australian media caused a global outcry and triggered a re-examination of national security powers
MEAA
Apr 28
Diversity
Diversity
MEAA has established new guidelines for reporting on LGBTQIA+ issues, and is encouraging members to access resources for inclusive…
MEAA
Apr 28
Media ownership
Media ownership
Mergers and acquisitions have concentrated Australia's media ownership but a Senate inquiry has failed to agree how to fix it
MEAA
Apr 28
Pay equity
Pay equity
The media industry still has a concerning gap between the pay for women and for men. While it is narrowing, more must be done
MEAA
Apr 28
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