Professor of Journalism @MediaCommsMQ, author, journalist and speaker. After prison in Egypt, I advocate #MediaFreedom. RTs are just that.
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It’s one thing to watch press freedom unravel from afar, but quite another to see it from inside the US. I’ve seen these tactics from despots but never thought I’d watch it here: Justice Dept Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage nytimes.com/2026/10/10/busin… via @NYTimes
Great to see Media Watch warn of the risks Trump's Media Ban poses to Australia. Restrictions on press freedom fundamentally threaten democratic values.
In lieu of constitutional protections such as the US First Amendment, Australia needs a Media Freedom Bill.
Trump’s media ban of CNN, Politico and MSNOW prompts a rare show of solidarity between rival outlets.
#MediaWatch
I spoke to News24 about the White House media ban.
This is not just a US problem. Erosion of media freedom in one democracy can set a precedent.
Australia isn't immune. Journalists are already barred from One Nation events. Without safeguards, we risk undermining the press.
Trump's ban on key journalists covering the White House sets a dangerous precedent. Unlike the US, Australia has no constitutional protection for press freedom, leaving our journalists vulnerable.
Read my piece on why Australia needs a Media Freedom Bill: theguardian.com/commentisfre…
The AI industry needs regulation to protect journalism and Australian press freedoms. The rise of AI must be managed in a way that does not compromise the access of Australians to reliable, accountable, fact-based reporting. Read our parliamentary submission below:
I've been frustrated by talk of "balance" in journalism.
"Balance" implies equivalence between positions, which means that to be unbiased a journalist must give equal weight to rival sides. But what happens when an issue is unbalanced? My thoughts:
theconversation.com/its-the-…
Times Journalists Subpoenaed as Trump Escalates Pressure on Media nytimes.com/2026/07/11/busin… via @NYTimes
An outrageous attack on press freedom. But the NYT has US 1st Amendment rights. Australia has no formal press freedom protection so it would be worse here. @4JournoFreedom
A healthy democracy depends on quality journalism. But journalists can’t report on the stories that matter if they aren’t being paid. Add your name to the open letter to support public interest journalism in Australia: democracycounts.org.au/news-…
The 2026 Digital News Report is a wake-up call. Social media is now the main source of news, AI chatbots are rising, and trust is at record lows. Journalism must adapt. That's why we are building Journalism Australia, a professional association designed to address these issues.
🚨 Our Digital News Report 2026 is out!
Authored by Jim Egan, Craig T. Robertson, Amy Ross Arguedas, Nic Newman, Rasmus Nielsen, Mitali Mukherjee and Richard Fletcher, it is based on 100K interviews in 48 markets
Full report
reutersinstitute.politics.ox…
7 findings in thread
Australia has passed 130+ national security laws since 2001. A new reform seeking to slash 300 minor secrecy offences is a great step towards transparency, but there is still work to be done before it passes the Senate.
aapnews.aap.com.au/glance/ne…
To mark World Press Freedom Day, it was an honour to speak at the Australian Ambassador’s home in Bangkok. At a time when our socials are filled with slop, we need robust, free journalism more than ever. #WPFD2026
thailand.embassy.gov.au/bkok…
Are you unhappy with 'news' coming out of your devices? Join me in a vital conversation with some gun news leaders about public interest journalism in our digital age. Why we need it, how we protect it, and what needs to change. Register here: events.humanitix.com/in-the-…
Reports say an Iranian-backed militia has agreed to free journalist Shelly Kittleson. If confirmed, it would be a huge victory for press freedom campaigners & diplomats who worked tirelessly for her release. Journalists must never be pawns in geopolitical battles.
@4JournoFreedom
Journalist Shelly Kittleson has been abducted in Baghdad. We join our colleagues around the world in demanding her release. This is an unacceptable attack on press freedom. Journalists are essential witnesses; not political leverage.
abc.net.au/news/2026-04-01/a…
The Albanese Government’s new bill slashes 300+ secrecy offences and enshrines ministerial consent for journalist prosecutions, a move the Alliance for Journalists’ Freedom says loosens Australia’s culture of secrecy and boosts press freedoms.
journalistsfreedom.com/news/…
