This paper explores the declining influence of media endorsements and leaders' debates on election outcomes. It finds that the opinions and endorsements published by Australia’s major media outlets now have little influence over how Australians actually vote. The paper proposes that governments should no longer fear retribution from media organisations opposed to important reforms.

Australia’s news industry is highly concentrated, with 84% of newspaper revenue going to one of four large conglomerates. This paper notes that hundreds of news outlets have been shut down in the last five years, with the worst impacts in regional areas. Australia-wide the newspaper industry is shrinking in its output and diversity and this...

The Murdoch Media Inquiry Bill 2023 seeks to establish a parliamentary commission of inquiry into the state of media diversity and conduct in Australia, in particular the Murdoch media empire. This report does not recommend passing the bill, finding that a commission of inquiry would not be the most appropriate mechanism to address the challenges...

This quick guide provides links to resources regarding news media in Australia, including lists of news outlets and reports on news consumption patterns.

Renewed attention to media development, press freedom, and freedom of expression as priority areas of international cooperation has yet to translate into substantial increases in aid to the media sector. This study analyses trends in media development funding between 2010 and 2019 and looks at donor priorities for the future.