General News
13 December, 2022
Publishers want commitment
AUSTRALIA’S peak country newspaper association has called on the Federal Government and opposition parties to match a Victorian Government commitment of support the industry. The re-elected Andrews Government has pledged to support the future of...
AUSTRALIA’S peak country newspaper association has called on the Federal Government and opposition parties to match a Victorian Government commitment of support the industry.
The re-elected Andrews Government has pledged to support the future of country newspapers with a guaranteed share a government advertising.
Country Press Australia president Andrew Manuel said it was time for real change to help an essential industry. He said a federal commitment would be “a huge boost for the sector and for public interest journalism.”
“Multiple federal inquiries have been held into regional media but no findings have been implemented or even discussed in a meaningful way.”
CPA said the Victoria commitment provided certainty around revenue without the need for publishers to continually go cap-in-hand to governments for grants to support the vital service regional newspapers provide.
It has strongly urged the Federal Government and other state governments around the country to follow suit, and for opposition parties to commit to matching the move.
The Loddon Herald is a member of CPA