AWW21 The Rise of Independent Media - Peter Fray, Margaret Simons and Michael West

Published: March 23, 2021, 6:12 a.m.

With over half a million Australians joining Kevin Rudd\u2019s call for a Royal Commission into News Corp and the concentration of media power in this country, Australians are increasingly turning to other, more independent outlets for their news. Editor-in-Chief of veteran online newsletter Crikey! Peter Fray, independent journalist and media analyst Margaret Simons and founder of michaelwest.com.au, business writer Michael West discuss the rise of independent media and what we gain \u2013 and lose \u2013 from the increased proliferation of new media.

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Chaired by David Washington