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Who gets to tell Australian stories?

Examine who has voice and representation in Australian media storytelling, and how to improve cultural diversity in journalism and broadcasting.

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Summary

A report from Media Diversity Australia on the state of cultural diversity and representation in Australian media.

About the report

The ‘Who Gets To Tell Australian Stories?’ report is the first comprehensive picture of who tells, frames and produces stories in Australian television news and current affairs.

It details the experience and the extent of inclusion and representation of culturally diverse news and current affairs presenters, commentators and reporters.

It is also the first forensic examination of how our media treats cultural diversity at the workplace level.

Link to the report

‘Who Gets To Tell Australian Stories?’ report.

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