Lucinda Longcroft’s departure comes as Labor advances new tech and media reforms, with global regulators working to rein in the power of big tech.
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The alliance highlights Australian media companies’ urgency in seeking revenue from AI firms using their content to train large language models.
Unionised staff have accepted a deal tabled by management, which offers a total pay increase of 12% over three years, pending a formal vote.
It's shaping up as a chaotic week in the nation's capital as the Albanese government juggles multiple reforms that provide insight into its priorities ahead of the election.
Ministers were set to discuss measures this week, including the government's response to Meta and the future of the news media bargaining code, sources said.
Even if successful, a vote at Thursday's AGM to abolish News Corp's dual-class share structure would be non-binding. But it's clear Rupert and Lachlan Murdoch are taking it seriously.
Superannuation fund Hesta has voted in favour of a proposal to eliminate the media giant's dual-class share structure, emerging as the latest investor to speak out publicly.
US men's mag Maxim claims 'out of control' Australian publisher breached policy by soliciting models
The title's local publisher has been accused of attempting to "attract models to pay" to participate in photo shoots, and of overstating its readership.
With just two parliamentary sitting weeks remaining this year, Labor is facing calls for action on the news media bargaining code and clarity on the government’s media reform agenda.
The government's long-awaited electoral reforms will finally be revealed this week, leaving just a fortnight to pass them this year.
The university, which supported the launch of the open source research newswire in 2022, informed staff early last week of a consultation process over the future of the partnership.
The talks have sparked uncertainty over Foxtel's future and raised questions across News Corp and the broader sector about the fate of CEO Patrick Delany.
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Shepherd's departure comes just 10 months after he joined the company, which publishes the 7am podcast, The Saturday Paper and The Monthly.
Clare Gill, who was among the architects of components of the media bargaining code, will start at the property settlement platform in February after four years at the media company.
From podcasts to prediction markets and X, the US presidential election gave us a glimpse into what a future information landscape might look like, with profound implications for Australia.
The government has confirmed that its long-awaited streaming regulation has hit further delays as it continues to assess whether the laws could run afoul of Australia's free trade deal with the United States.
Influential proxy adviser ISS took issue with undisclosed performance targets and noted the amount was “excessive” compared to peers ahead of Seven's AGM this week.
An influential proxy advisor has urged shareholders to vote against Nine's chair Catherine West and director Andrew Lancaster at this week's AGM following a spate of scandals.
Comments made privately by Google executives add to mounting concerns among publishing executives over the future of their content deals with the search giant.
Senior figures at Nine have started preparing for life with Stanton in the top job permanently, even though a new wildcard contender — Foxtel CEO Patrick Delany — has emerged.
IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond says Australia is a top global performer and a target for expansion, with a new Gold Coast site set to open later this year.
In a wide-ranging interview, the former Home Affairs boss said Australia may not be able to go it alone on a Big Tech levy, questioned the effectiveness of TikTok bans, and took aim at Elon Musk.
An interim Senate committee report avoided recommending the 'designation' of Meta under the news media bargaining code, which is unlikely to please Australia's media giants.
The email follows growing staff backlash after last week’s release of an 82-page workplace culture report, which employees expected to prompt swift action.
Media executives want the government to require AI firms to disclose content used for training. Google’s resistance sets up a fight with publishers over compensation.
Foxtel’s streaming platform Binge is set for its biggest shakeup since it launched in 2020, adding news and sport as News Corp entertains interest in a sale.
