
Retired judge David Harvey talks to Maree Buscke about the sharp decline in trust in mainstream media, attributing it to increasing bias, government influence, and a lack of in-depth reporting. He highlights how COVID-19 accelerated this distrust, particularly with the introduction of the Public Interest Journalism Fund, which many saw as compromising media independence. Alternative platforms like Substack and independent media are filling the gap, offering deeper analysis and broader perspectives. Harvey also critiques government proposals for media regulation, warning of potential overreach and the risk of suppressing free speech in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
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Retired judge David Harvey talks to Maree Buscke about the sharp decline in trust in mainstream media, attributing it to increasing bias, government influence, and a lack of in-depth reporting. He highlights how COVID-19 accelerated this distrust, particularly with the introduction of the Public Interest Journalism Fund, which many saw as compromising media independence. Alternative platforms like Substack and independent media are filling the gap, offering deeper analysis and broader perspectives. Harvey also critiques government proposals for media regulation, warning of potential overreach and the risk of suppressing free speech in a rapidly changing digital landscape.
For more follow David on Substack