Australian Government Proposes Controversial Media Reforms
Communications Minister Stephen Conroy [unveiled] Labor's long-awaited media reform package, which includes a public interest test for media mergers and a toughened self-regulation system for print and online news media. ... It would be backed by a public interest media advocate, which would rule on proposed media mergers and oversee the operation of the Australian Press Council in enforcing media standards." The Australian 03/12/13

Posted March 13, 2013 12:50 AM