Here’s to Lachlan Murdoch — the winner of Succession IRL
After a two year battle, the Murdoch family has settled the biggest question about its future: who gets control of daddy's media empire. Three of Rupert Murdoch's adult children, Prudence, James and Elisabeth have agreed to get out of the game, selling their shares in the family trust for US$3.3 billion. Favoured son Lachlan will buy them out and maintain the legacy of staunch conservatism in News Corp and Fox, just as Rupert planned.Crystal Andrews is joined by Crikey founder Stephen Mayne to unpack who gets what in the deal, and what Lachlan plans to do with the media empire. But the feuding is far from over. If a disgruntled James Murdoch wanted to mess with his estranged father and brother, what are his options now? Mayne has some ideas. Read more:For the secretive Murdochs, the succession drama has been a nightmare. It’s far from overWho are the other Murdoch siblings?Rupert Murdoch’s corporate record over 70-plus years as CEO and chairmanHow does News Corp make its money?The Murdoch Century, our series about the legacy of the family’s media empireProject Harmony, our series about Rupert Murdoch’s succession plan for LachlanGet the headlines they don’t want you to read in Crikey’s free newsletter: https://www.crikey.com.au/newslettersCrikey’s independent journalism is supported by readers — 98% of our revenue comes from our subscribers. We’re not accountable to billionaires; we’re accountable to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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How journalists got played by neo-Nazis this week
The “media-baiting” tactics of neo-Nazi groups was on brutal display at the March for Australia rallies last Sunday, with many traditional and new media outlets suckered in to amplifying their hate-filled agenda. How can journalists do responsible reporting without falling into the trap?Cut Through host Crystal Andrews and contributor Scobie McKay discuss the complexities of reporting on the far right and how Australian tabloid media’s obsession with the “freedom movement” is helping neo-Nazis recruit new members. Read more:How neo-Nazi support for a viral anti-immigration rally exposed fractures among ‘freedom’ groupsHow to report on neo-Nazis without giving them what they wantWhy the sovereign citizen movement is no longer a fringe curiosityBefore the horror of Porepunkah, Australia’s media platformed Dezi Freeman for yearsAttack on Camp Sovereignty: How ordinary fears are giving cover to extraordinary hateWhite Rose Society’s 9 Principles for Journalists Reporting On Neo-NazisGet the headlines they don’t want you to read in Crikey’s free newsletter: https://www.crikey.com.au/newslettersCrikey’s independent journalism is supported by readers — 98% of our revenue comes from our subscribers. We’re not accountable to billionaires; we’re accountable to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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No-one knows how the teen social media ban will work
In just four months, social media platforms will be forced to ban kids aged 16 and under. How will that work? No-one actually knows.Crikey associate editor and tech journalist Cam Wilson has been closely following the progress of the teen social media ban – from the push for a ban by commercial radio host Michael ‘Wippa’ Wipfli, to the rushed legislation, aggressive lobbying by the tech giants, and, now, a trial of age-verification technology that’s not quite going to plan. He joins Cut Through host Crystal Andrews to explain what the hell is going on, and what you can expect when the results from the tech trial are made public.Read more:How Australia’s teen social media ban tech trial was derailed by expert turmoil and secrecy‘No fucking sense’: The secret deal which removed a ‘crucial’ part of the teen social media banSee the leaked teen social media ban tech trial report that has experts worriedFor parents, the teen social media ban doesn’t have to be perfect to be worthwhileThe Wiggles’ teen social media ban lobbying exposes an uncomfortable truth about young kids and techHow Crikey will report on the teen social media ban (and how we got here in the first place)Get the headlines they don’t want you to read in Crikey’s free newsletter: https://www.crikey.com.au/newslettersCrikey’s independent journalism is supported by readers — 98% of our revenue comes from our subscribers. We’re not accountable to billionaires; we’re accountable to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The beautiful, useless ideas of Jim Chalmers’ Economic Roundtable
Treasurer Jim Chalmers held his much-hyped Economic Reform Roundtable this week, with politicians and a selective list of experts, leaders and business executives discussing solutions for the challenges facing the Australian economy. Boring? Yeah. But given this three-day meeting will shape the next three federal budgets, it deserves your scrutiny.Economist Jason Murphy joins readers’ editor Crystal Andrews to explain what ‘productivity’ means, why the roundtable was so fixated on this concept and to talk through some of the proposals on housing, tax reform and Centrelink.But patience is the name of this game: Murphy thinks any “success stories” from this roundtable won’t be seen for 10 years or more.Read more:Jim Chalmers wants his economic roundtable to rise above party politics. Good luck!How Jim Chalmers’ ‘boardroom blitz’ roundtable kicked offReader reply: Is it time for a Universal Basic Income?Some taxes are inefficient at any level. Even modest reforms will helpHow the productivity roundtable became a vast gaslighting exercise — and sums up the fatal rot in Australian politicsGet the headlines they don’t want you to read in Crikey’s free newsletter: https://www.crikey.com.au/newslettersCrikey’s independent journalism is supported by readers — 98% of our revenue comes from our subscribers. We’re not accountable to billionaires; we’re accountable to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Australia wants it both ways on Palestine statehood
For years the Labor government has insisted Palestinian statehood could only come “at the end” of a peace process with Israel. This week, Anthony Albanese and Penny Wong announced an abrupt change: the time to recognise the state of Palestine is, apparently, now. Readers’ editor Crystal Andrews and politics editor Bernard Keane discuss what caused the Labor government to shift its position on Palestine. Will Australia ever go beyond symbolic gestures to impose meaningful penalties on Israel? Sanctions aren’t completely off the table — but there’s a reason we won’t lead the way.Read more:Australia sends F-35 jet parts to Israel. Is it legal under international law?NSW Labor MP says he was ‘gagged’ and faced ‘bullying’ after trying to criticise Minns on GazaCould Australia joining the chorus on Palestine tip the balance?The challenge of halting an ally-turned-monster looms larger still for Albanese and WongCash, Joyce, Hastie and co keep pushing Ley’s Coalition (far) right into the marginsGet the headlines they don’t want you to read in Crikey’s free newsletter: https://www.crikey.com.au/newslettersCrikey’s independent journalism is supported by readers — 98% of our revenue comes from our subscribers. We’re not accountable to billionaires; we’re accountable to you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cut Through is Crikey’s spin-free analysis of Australian news, politics and power. Each week we break down the biggest news stories, stripping away the noise to bring you the information that really matters. Join us every Friday to get your talking points delivered the Crikey way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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