The Finkelstein Inquiry into media regulation: Experts respond

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An independent inquiry has found that the way media is regulated in Australia is not rigorous enough to ensure accountability and transparency. It proposes that a new statutory body, the News Media Council, be created to set and enforce journalistic standards across all media – including online.

The Finkelstein inquiry was convened following the News of the World phone hacking scandal in Britain. Former Federal Court judge, Ray Finkelstein, was charged with assessing the effectiveness of media codes of practice and the impact of technological change on traditional media.

The Conversation

https://theconversation.com/the-finkelstein-inquiry-into-media-regulation-experts-respond-5675