Media

One Nation ABC deal continues to haunt Turnbull Government

The ABC is the Turnbull Government's bargaining chip for right-wing support and implied guarantees to voracious media groupings. 
Ranald MacdonaldABCPauline Hanson
Government bargains ABC in deals with Pauline Hanson and David Leyonhjelm

Desperate to pass its media reform bill, the Turnbull Government is bargaining the ABC for support from Pauline Hanson and David Leyonhjelm. 
Ranald MacDonaldABCDavid Leyonhjelm
Internet Australia continues to call out #NBNFail amid media attacks

NFP Internet Australia continues its criticism of the failure of the NBN despite ongoing attempts to discredit its motives. 
Laurie Patton@LJPattonNBN
Turnbull's 'finest moment' versus the truth about the leaked Trump phone call

The leaked transcript of a phone call between Turnbull and Trump is a master class on "truthful" yet misleading media reporting. 
Noely Neate@YaThinkNMalcolm Turnbull
On the Beach 2017

Nevil Shute's masterpiece 'On the Beach' conveys an urgent warning of how close we may be to nuclear war in 2017, writes John Pilger. 
John PilgerRussiaChina
The long crucifixion of Gillian Triggs

The Coalition Government spent years demonising Gillian Triggs for daring to prick their conscience on Australia's abysmal recent human rights record. 
Binoy KampmarkGillian TriggsHuman Rights Commission
Terror bomb plot: Quick Australia, get under the doona covers!

Jim Pembroke ponders Malcolm Turnbull's impressive fear-mongering that has accompanied the latest alleged terror threat.  
Jim Pembroke@Jim_Pembroketerror incidents
Plane bomb plots, airport security and elaborate kitchen appliances

Reports of Sydney raids involving an alleged plot to bring down a plane were instantly elevated to elaborate international terrorist activity status. 
Binoy Kampmark@bkampmarkterror
From Spicy to The Mooch: A farewell to Sean Spicer

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer has resigned — what will entertainers do in his absence?  
Binoy KampmarkSean SpicerSpicer resigns
Media wowsers force AFL resignations and help set Australia back 40 years

Two AFL executives being forced to resign after a media campaign scandalising workplace affairs is a huge backward step for the nation. 
Fair Work CommissionKate JenkinsGamini Jayasinghe

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