Recent Inquiry Submissions

Digital Platforms Inquiry

The final report of the ACCC’s Digital Platforms Inquiry recognises the significant value of public interest journalism and of the need to protect it, including quotes from PIJI’s original submission. Some of PIJI’s submitted ideas were reflected in the final recommendations in Chapter Six: Choice and quality of news and journalism. Read the ACCC’s full report.

Treasury is currently consulting industry to inform the Australian Government’s response to the ACCC final report.

Our thanks to Philanthropy Australia for their input on the DGR considerations.

Senate Press Freedom Inquiry

The Senate Standing Committees on Environment and Communications are conducting an inquiry into the laws protecting whistleblowers.

We will appear before the Committee at a public hearing on 18 October.

All of PIJI’s research and submissions to recent inquiries can be read from our website.

Interested in becoming PIJI’s next
Executive Director?

We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to work closely with the PIJI Board to take the organisation to the next level.

The ideal candidate will be a clear-sighted, resourceful individual with extensive policy and advocacy experience, and a proven track record in effective team management and results-driven leadership.

Applications close this Monday 14 October 2019.

Recent Media Coverage

Can we save local journalism?
Stuart Howie
B&T, 7 October 2019

“The impact of digital disruption on traditional media is well acknowledged, but the devastating knock-on for journalism at a grassroots level is only finally registering on the political and social radar.” Read more.

Private Media’s Eric Beecher fears an Australian media ‘maelstrom’
Jennifer Duke,
The Age, 23 September 2019

“I think there is, in last year or so, a much stronger awareness within government at a political and a bureaucratic level and some really serious discussions are taking place” Read more.