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The Government recognises local media and community broadcasting as critical to the health of our democracy, social cohesion and informing communities.
The Government will invest $153.5 million over four years to implement the News MAP, which has been informed by extensive public and industry consultation, with the following measures:
“Informed by extensive public and industry-wide consultation, the News MAP builds on the Albanese Government’s support for a strong, diverse and independent media sector with a new policy framework and range of new measures to support news and public interest journalism,” says Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP.
“Local news and community broadcasting is at the heart of local communities, and makes a vital contribution to national identity and media diversity in Australia.”
“Community broadcasters provide millions of Australians with localised news, information and entertainment and the Government is providing additional funding as it works with the sector on the Community Broadcasting Sector Sustainability Review”.
The Government will also mandate a minimum commitment of $3.0 million per year for two years from 2025-26 for regional newspaper advertising across the total Commonwealth media advertising spend.
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This is in addition to the $15.0 million in 2024–25 already announced for the News Media Relief Program to provide urgent support for eligible regional, independent suburban, multicultural and First Nations news publishers, and the $10.5 million already announced for the Australian Communications and Media Authority to implement the Media Diversity Measurement Framework.
“First Nations journalists, broadcasters and media are a vital part of Australia’s media landscape.” adds Minister for Indigenous Australians, Senator the Hon Malarndirri McCarthy.
“They help connect, represent and tell the stories of our communities across the country.
“The Albanese Government’s $12 million investment through the Indigenous Broadcasting and Media Program recognises and supports their important work.”
The Government will also invest an additional $27 million to back Australia’s vital community broadcasting sector, with:
This new funding recognises and supports the services of over 450 community broadcasters who connect communities and amplify diverse voices, while the Government continues work with the sector on the Community Broadcasting Sector Sustainability Review.
Adrianne Saplagio is a Content Producer at Comms Room, where she combines her passion for storytelling with her expertise in multimedia content creation. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for engaging audiences, Adrianne has been instrumental in crafting compelling narratives that resonate across various digital platforms.
