General News
1 March, 2022
Inquiry hearings start
HOUSE of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts has started public hearings this week in its inquiry into Australia’s regional newspapers. Chair Anne Webster said ‘the Committee was keen to hear a range of views on the...
HOUSE of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts has started public hearings this week in its inquiry into Australia’s regional newspapers.
Chair Anne Webster said ‘the Committee was keen to hear a range of views on the effects of the pandemic on the delivery of news services in regional areas, the effect of the News Media Bargaining Code particularly on small publishers and the impact of suspending the publication of print editions in regional communities.’
“The hearings will provide an opportunity to consider all viewpoints, discuss key issues and importantly find potential solutions to maintain locally produced journalism and strengthen tailored news coverage of regional Australia,” Dr Webster said.