Communications
Alternative labels
Mass communication
Communications media
Communications policy
Report
Sense of belonging among multilingual audiences in Australia
This report focuses on how the news media can play a role in driving a sense of belonging among multilingual audiences. The aim is to better understand the relationship between multilingual audiences’ sense of belonging, their participation in Australian society, and perceptions of trust and representation in the news.
Briefing paper
Effect of news media bargaining code on journalism employment
The authors of this paper argue that in the absence of data from major Australian media participants, it is not possible to directly calculate how many additional journalists Australia has thanks to the mandatory bargaining code.
Report
Comparing Taliban social media usage by language
The authors of this report examine Taliban leadership use of Twitter in various regional languages and in English. Focusing on three areas — the economy, relationships with other militant groups and neighbouring countries, and the status of women in Afghan society — the authors seek to clarify the messaging broadcast via this medium and to...
Policy report
Good practice principles for public communication responses to mis- and disinformation
This document presents a brief overview of the challenges presented by the spread of mis- and disinformation, as well as the role of governments in responding to these challenges through their public communication functions and other related initiatives.
Report
Examining the problem of misinformation among the Indian diaspora in Australia
This report provides a preliminary mapping of the key issues and needs in relation to misinformation and disinformation among the Indian diasporic communities in Australia.