Mass media
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
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.
Report
Seeing ourselves 2: diversity, equity and inclusion in Australian TV drama
Screen Australia has released this research into diversity on Australian screens. A follow up to the 2016 study, this report examines the diversity of main characters in 361 scripted Australian TV and online dramas broadcast between 2016 and 2021, how this compares to the Australian population, and what has changed since the previous report.
Report
Supporting media diversity: Nordic lessons
This report examines how Norway, Denmark, Sweden and Finland have been able to cultivate a diverse media landscape, and how the lessons learned from doing so could inform the Albanese Government’s strategy on reforming Australia’s media.
Report
Who gets to tell Australian stories? 2.0
This report examines the Indigenous and cultural diversity of Australian news and current affairs television media. Overall, the findings show that Australian news and current affairs programs fail to represent the society they serve.