Presented by the Walkley Foundation and RMIT

Journalists work relentlessly to give the most vulnerable people in society a voice, but at what price? The Walkley Foundation developed a national public awareness campaign themed “What Price Would You Pay?”, asking Australians to re-evaluate the price they’d pay for quality journalism that impacts everyday lives. It highlights the price journalists pay, from legal pressure to death threats, and features award-winning journalists.

In this feature-length episode you’ll hear from award-winning journalists, about what it takes to make great journalism and why this work matters.

The panelists are:

Zena Chamas, cross-platform journalist & documentary filmmaker

Lisa Martin, The Guardian

Louise Milligan, Walkley-winning journalist, ABC

Grant McArthur, Walkley-winning health editor, Herald Sun

Caroline Wilson, Walkley-winning journalist, The Age

Moderator: Lauren Molan, editor, INQ

This talk was recorded at RMIT’s Melbourne campus on August 15, 2019, at an event presented in partnership with RMIT. You’ll also hear an introduction from Louisa Graham from the Walkley Foundation.

Content warning: The panelists cover some heavy topics including mention of sexual assault. There is also some swearing. If you have kids around, save this one for your headphones.

This podcast is produced by Kevin Suarez with help from the 2SER studios in Sydney, Australia.