Murdoch

A few weeks ago, hundreds of journalists signed an open letter to mainstream media outlets, calling for ethical reporting. Lately, however, it seems ethics has been put on the backburner.

After a seven-decade career, Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as the head of News Corp and Fox News.

The Press Council has found an editorial in The Australian implied Louise Milligan was a “bad, lazy, deceitful” journalist.

Australia’s defamation laws have been inadequate for years – as the Murdoch v Crikey case starkly shows.

There is a renewed discussion about the role of News Corp in Australia. We also need to consider how to the Murdoch press treats women leaders.