5th June 2023
Nepal: Public media independence at risk
A bill which proposes to merge the public media of Nepal has been criticised for how it might impinge on their editorial independence.
28th September 2022
PMA makes submission on New Zealand’s new public media entity
In our submission to the New Zealand Government, we outline our concerns with the legislation which would establish the new entity.
8th October 2021
Update: South Korean lawmakers back down on controversial ‘fake news’ bill
The Public Media Alliance welcomes decision to back down on a proposed bill that could have significant repercussions for press freedom in South Korea.
13th September 2021
Poland: Senate rejects controversial media ownership bill
Bill criticised as a serious threat to independent news media and media freedom has been rejected by Poland’s Senate. But there are fears the bill could still pass following its return to the Sejm.
2nd September 2021
South Africa: PMA responds to SABC bill
Proposed bill demonstrates a missed opportunity for South Africa and should be paused
12th August 2021
Poland: Senate must reject media ownership bill
PMA calls on Poland’s Senate to reject the controversial media ownership bill, which poses a serious threat to media independence and pluralism.
30th November 2020
Focus on PSM: Yle
From new language services to the challenges of a proposal to limit Finland's public broadcasting Act, catch up with recent news about Finnish public broadcaster Yle
1st April 2020
Emergency funds for US public broadcasting
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will receive $75million as part of an emergency relief package, which was passed by the US Senate on 25 March. This is a welcome package for some local stations but for others, it is still not enough.
15th February 2017
Thai media organisations rally to oppose information bill
Media groups in Thailand protest against media bill that would lead to government control of the press and restrict freedom of expression.
25th August 2016
New Information Bill contested in Fiji
A proposed Information Bill in Fiji may limit both media and citizens’ ability to access information.