Free Press
What do we call media that can report the news without government control?
A free press
What is the name of Australia’s publicly funded national broadcaster?
The ABC
What is Rupert Murdoch's media company called?
NewsCorp
What does ABC stand for?
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
What do we call it when news favours a particular political side?
Media Bias
True or false: In Australia, journalists have some legal protections against censorship.
True
Name one of the major companies that owns news media in Australia.
News Corp / Nine Entertainment
Who founded the Murdoch media empire in Australia?
Sir Keith Murdoch
How is the ABC funded?
It is publicly funded by the government / taxpayers
Why is it important for citizens in a democracy to have access to a variety of news sources?
So they can hear different views and make informed decisions
Name one way the media helps hold governments accountable
Investigative journalism / exposing corruption / reporting on government decisions
Name one newspaper or TV channel owned by News Corp Australia
The Australian / Herald Sun / Daily Telegraph / Sky News Australia
What type of official investigation did some leaders call for into Murdoch’s influence?
A Royal Commission
Name one children’s program made by the ABC.
BTN / Play School / Bluey
How can media ownership affect the way people vote in an election?
Owners can influence which stories get covered and how candidates are portrayed, shaping public opinion
What is one challenge to press freedom in Australia?
Media ownership concentration / defamation laws / national security laws
What does it mean when media ownership is “concentrated”?
A small number of companies control most of the news sources
Which Prime Minister called News Corp a "cancer on democracy"?
Kevin Rudd
Name one type of program or service the ABC provides.
Regional news / emergency broadcasts / kids programs / Australian stories
Name TWO ways concentrated media ownership can harm democracy.
Any two of: Lack of diversity of views / potential for owner bias in reporting / limited perspectives for voters / one owner can influence election outcomes
Name two features of a free press.
Any two of: Independence, Diversity of Views, Accountability, Legal Protections
Why might it be a problem if only a few companies own most news media?
Lack of diversity of views / potential for bias / fewer perspectives for voters
News Corp holds approximately what percentage of Australia's print media market?
Around 60%
Why is it important that the ABC is not funded by advertising?
It doesn't rely on advertisers or owners with political interests. It can report without fear of losing revenue or upsetting powerful owners
What role does the media play in a democracy?
Informing the public / holding leaders accountable / sharing different viewpoints