In the second episode of Season 2 of Journo, host Nick Bryant and guests examine a campaign where journalists faced almost as much scrutiny as the politicians they were covering.
Political reporter Amanda Copp has been tailing the Prime Minister as he criss-crosses the nation. But for all the media appearances, real voters are conspicuously absent.
Former ACCC Chair Rod Sims explains the development of Australia’s News Media Bargaining Code, addresses some of the criticism it has faced, and provides recommendations for other jurisdictions looking to introduce similar regulations.