“Another good sign” for media in Fiji
A Pacific media academic ascertains the state of affairs for media freedom in the country, after a new government entered office in December.
Expert warns PNG against changes to media law
A Pacific journalism expert has warned the proposed amendments to media laws in Papua New Guinea could mirror the harsh restrictions in Fiji.
Joint letter urges European Parliament to strengthen EMFA
PMA joins fellow media groups to call on the European Parliament for a strong and coherent European Media Freedom Act.
South Korea: Proposed PSM reforms
Reforms to strengthen the independence of South Korea’s public media are taking place against a backdrop of recent media freedom concerns.
Poland: Proposed law set to boost prominence of controversial public broadcaster
An amendment to the Broadcasting Act’s “must carry, must offer” principle aims to up the prominence of the country’s embattled public broadcaster.
Slovenia: Media freedom groups back legislative efforts to depoliticise public media
PMA and other media freedom groups back reform introduced in Slovenia, aimed at limiting political interference over RTV SLO.
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.
RNZ CEO: new public media entity is “a bold and unique step”
The CEO of Radio New Zealand explains how the new public media entity presents an outstanding opportunity for public service media.
ABC Chair, Ita Buttrose, calls for press freedom reforms
The ABC Chair, Ita Buttrose, has called for stronger press freedoms in Australia and greater protections for public interest journalism.
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.