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Expansion, complaints processes & visas | The PMA Briefing
- Canada: Five new bureaux to be opened by CBC/Radio-Canada in major international expansion.
- Australia: ABC & SBS reject proposal from antisemitism envoy to create a new oversight committee to review complaints.
- Italy: Mission by media freedom groups highlights several issues that need desperate attention concerning Rai.
- UK: BBC unveils new ad, as the number of licence fee payers declines by over half a million.
- US: Changes to visa rules of international journalists draws massive backlash.
More public media headlines in the latest PSM Weekly.
Features & Analysis
The rise of the public media detractor
Public media worldwide face sceptics and detractors, but the imperative for their existence and mission has only grown stronger.
Statements & Advocacy
The US | On Our Radar
The US ends open-ended visas for foreign correspondents, with consequences that will be felt by newsrooms and audiences beyond America.
Seychelles: Reaction as SBC bill becomes law
PMA welcomes a number of revisions to the SBC Act. However, key weaknesses in the legislation remain which require further assurances.
South Africa & Hungary | On Our Radar
On Our Radar this week: SABC's CEO warns of ongoing financial uncertainty; and Hungary's new PM shutters the news services of MTVA.
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Latest announcements
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CBU Annual General Assembly 2026
The Public Media Alliance will host a special session on AI and the future of Caribbean media at the CBU AGA 2026 in August.
Applications open for women journalist safety training
Applications are open for PMA's free Women Journalist Safety training workshops in West Africa and online. Deadline 31st July 2026.
New global study highlights role of public media as critical infrastructure
A new report published by the Global Task Force for public media highlights the role public service media play as critical infrastructure.
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