Alan Kohler is one of Australia’s most experienced commentators and journalists. Alan is the founder of Eureka Report, Australia’s most successful investment newsletter, and Business Spectator, a 24-hour free business news and commentary website. He also hosts Inside Business, a half-hour Sunday programme on the ABC, is the finance presenter on the ABC News - and producer of the nightly graph (or two).
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Comments on this article
Comments PolicyStephen you miss the real point of this review (Media regulation round the twist, April 30). Job creation is the name of the game and there is no way any review would lessen the powers of the regulatory body/board. Goodness me what would those employees do then – they would be out of a job and unemployable. Can't have that old chap!
The review has made a good case to substantiate what needs to be regulated (Media regulation round the twist, April 30). They could have produced more evidence, particularly of the radio and print industries.
Your assertions concerning the case for deregulation are almost entirely lacking in evidence and you make no attempt to envisage possible outcomes.
I think it is an attempt by Senator Conroy to ensure his media mates are not put offside (Media regulation round the twist, April 30). Freedom of the press does not suit politicians.