The dismantling of Brazil’s public media
In recent years, public media in Brazil has experienced a slow and tragic death and now faces complete dismantling.
PSM Weekly | 19-25 June 2019
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.
Update | ABC lodge application to set aside warrant
The ABC lodged a court application to set aside the warrant that authorised an Australian Federal Police (AFP) raid and to demand the return of seized files.
BBC announces change to free licences for over-75s
The BBC announced that it will fund means-tested licence fees for some older people following government decision to stop the provision of free licences.
PSM Weekly | 12-18 June 2019
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Focus on PSM | Colombia
Earlier this month Colombia celebrated the 65th anniversary of its first broadcast in 1954. Yet despite gains towards an effective public media system, significant challenges remain.
Unprecedented police raid on ABC
Australian Federal Police leave ABC’s Sydney HQ following raid and 8-hour search that has been condemned as a direct attack on media freedom.
PSM Weekly | 29 May-4 June 2019
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Getting what you pay for: Making public broadcasting work
Former ABC Editorial Director, Alan Sunderland, reflects on his time in public broadcasting and explains what is necessary to secure its long term survival.
PSM Weekly | 22-28 May 2019
Our weekly round-up of public service media related stories and headlines from around the world.