As part of the ACMA research program 2019–20, the Centre for Media Transition was commissioned to conduct a review of literature and research to provide a comprehensive understanding at that point in time of the media environment in relation to four key issues in relation to news: commercialisation, impartiality, diversity and localism.

This review explores current attitudes to news, changing consumption patterns and consumer concerns about impartiality and commercial influence in news in Australia.

The Centre for Media Transition investigates three key areas of media evolution and transition: journalism and industry best practice; new business models; and regulatory adaptation.