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How well did the media hold political parties to account this election?


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In the final week of the election campaign the media's attention turned to debating Welcome to Country ceremonies, some decrying Neo-Nazi behaviour while running Trumpet of Patriot ads calling for an end to the practice.

The journalist's union calls for an investigation into allegations ABC Chair Kim Williams pushed local stations to give air time to comedian Austen Tayshus. 

Denis Muller examines how well the media held political parties and candidates to account during the campaign and how relevant election newspaper editorials are in the era of influencers.

And AI DJ Thy wins her time slot in the ratings. 

Guest: Denis Muller, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Advancing Journalism, The University of Melbourne

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