Could it happen here?

The threats to democracy in the USA are a global issue, and the differences in our media and political systems won’t limit their impact in Australia forever.

Is there a future for commercial TV?

Australian commercial broadcasting once made its owners rich but a plethora of other viewing and advertising options means that its future is in doubt.

Online advertising, not social media, killed traditional journalism

Traditional newspapers relied on advertising revenue to subsidise their journalism and so when most adverts shifted online, journalism suffered as a result, and this – rather than the rise of social media – is the crucial factor.

There’s no saving traditional news

Understanding the forces that drive the online economy is crucial for Australia’s policy makers and citizens.  Economic reality means that while we can put a leash on Google and Facebook, there’s no saving the traditional news model.