Cutting Edge-Crisis and Disruption in Australian Journalism

Join former journalist and University of Technology Sydney academic Dr Sacha Molitorisz for a gripping deep-dive into the state of contemporary Australian media and journalism.

From mass job cuts to shrinking revenue sources, from technological disruption to the replacement of journalists by AI, and from the news media bargaining code to information overload in a digital environment, journalism in the twenty-first century is in a state of profound upheaval. With an increasing number of Australians turning to social media, many are abandoning news journalism altogether. In this context, what does the future hold for Australian journalism, and how can we shape an ethical media landscape that promotes autonomy and human flourishing, as well as democracy?

Sacha Molitorisz, a Sydney Morning Herald feature writer of twenty years’ experience and now a senior lecturer in media and law at the University of Technology Sydney, is better placed than anybody to talk about these issues. Join us for a fascinating discussion of where contemporary Australian journalism and news media is heading, followed by audience Q&A.