Ms Ferguson comments on the legacy of media, “The fourth estate has failed us because it is currently wedded to the Coalition.”
“Our democracy requires a range of diverse voices to help prepare for what we’ve lost. It isn’t all negative, though.”
“It’s crucial to recognise that the best journalism in this country is done by some heavy-lifting independent outlets -many of whom rely on donations, subscriptions and often pay walls to survive.”
“Crikey, the Guardian, Michael West, Missing Perspectives, the Saturday Paper, the Daily Aus. Social media contributors like me benefit from the hard-working journalists.”
“However, without reach support and accessibility, we cannot consider the media landscape to be truly diverse.”