Debates in Parliament seen as froth by journalist forum
At the Fourth Summer School of Professional Journalism in Canberra political commentator Maxwell Newton urged delegates that parliamentary debates are largely froth of government business. He warned of secret deals with civil service power rising and urged journalists to act as intermediaries to reveal truth behind propaganda. He stressed the need for well informed journalists to penetrate propaganda and criticised overreliance on public relations to shape public discussion.
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Maxwell Newton
Canberra
Newton
Government Department
Dalby
Allyl
Moore
Press Stature Falters Under Capitalist Pressures
Sydney reporter claims private ownership erodes the press as guardian of public liberty. He argues competition creates anti social isolation, while proprietors sacrifice public interest for profits. Journalists need time, travel, and sabbaticals to better gather facts and inform readers.
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O'Hare
The
Sydney Morning Herald
Belic
Ft Iss Mutt
Yang
Need for TV Education in Parliament Debates
A fragmented note discusses the invention and broadcasting of parliamentary proceedings. It highlights the influence of televised debates on politics and education, citing Mr. C. Sennuleny as a referenced figure. The text suggests broadcasting as a significant factor shaping public understanding and governance.
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C. Sennuleny
Aid for political parties debate on media and information flow
Professor Colin Hughes argues that assisting political parties risks biasing political information. He notes media ownership shapes coverage and urges remedies to finance parties while preserving impartial flow. Experiments in Puerto Rico and West Germany are cited as context for state supported information dissemination.
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Colin Hughes
University of Queensland
Puerto Rico
West Germany
Ennberts
T Teft
Times head to visit Australia with Gavin Astor
chairman of the council of the Commonwealth Press and Times News papers, Mr Gavin Astor, and his wife Lady Tene travel to Australia later this month. they land in Perth on February 22 and depart for New Zealand on March 3 as part of a world routing tour.
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London
AAP
Common Wealth Press
Fimes
Gavin Astor
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