The ABA report will be published this afternoon. And, it finds that ratings and journalists own personal opinions are far more likely to cause bias, than the view of media owners, mini or otherwise. Interestingly, the report also finds that Kerry O'Brien and ABC radio and television current affairs programs, are amongst the most trustworthy in the country, according to those who listen and watch. Well, Professor Flint has been telling Leigh Sales that he's formed the opinion that there may be a case for less restrictive ownership laws. The journalists, now, have devolved upon them the power that previously was reserved to editors and owners.
Journalists are much freer, to express their views now.
They're not anonymous. And they are in a position, if they wish, when they're reporting news, to include comment. I wouldn't say it's a myth. But it seems to be less important than is assumed. Proprietors don't have the power, because of new technologies.