Media mergers


MacCormack: Nup, I still can’t see the need for a public interest test

I’ve read yesterday’s piece by Julian Thomas on a public interest test for media mergers several times and, dullard that I am, I can’t work out why his arguments in any way justify such a policy, writes David MacCormack.

Dear Senator Conroy: Our Christmas wish list

Dear Senator Conroy, Christmas cards are such a bore, and Crikey doesn’t seem to be on your list in any case. You see, we have some advice. Or perhaps it would be better described as a Christmas wish list.