Laura Tingle is widely regarded as one of Australia’s finest political journalists, with nearly four decades spent in the Canberra Press Gallery covering every government Malcolm Fraser’s to Anthony Albanese’s.
But this year she stunned even the most seasoned observers by announcing her departure as 7.30’s Chief Political Correspondent — leaving Parliament House behind to take on a new role as the ABC’s Global Affairs Editor.
In this episode of Fourth Estate’s ongoing 'In Profile' series, Laura joined Tina Quinn in studio to reflect on her remarkable career, the shifting culture of political reporting, and what comes next.
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The Unified March Which Divided Australia's Media
A historic moment of civil disobedience took place across the Sydney Harbour Bridge last week, as hundreds of thousands of people came out to demonstrate against Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Although some media outlets chose to report on the protest with highly dramatised descriptions, authorities confirmed no arrests were made and the demonstration was largely peaceful.
The following day, Australia’s government announced a further $20 million for aid to assist with both food and medical supplies in Gaza.
Joining Tina Quinn to discuss the coverage of the protest and its political impact was Kenneth Roth (former Executive Director of Human Rights Watch), Nabil Al-Nashar (Reporter for ABC News Sydney) and Amber Schultz (Crime and Justice Reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald).
Kenneth Roth has just published a new book entitled, Righting Wrongs:
Three Decades on the Front Lines Battling Abusive Governments.
And stay tuned for a special message about the upcoming national conference for the not-for-profit charity, Women In Media.
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'A Slaughter Not A War': David Leser On The Moral Catastrophe Of Gaza
All eyes are again firmly on Gaza this week as the enclave faces mass starvation that human rights groups and aid organisations have been loudly warning of for months.
Media outlets that seemed to previously play down the plight of Palestinians, and the actions of the Israeli government have flooded their front pages with graphic images of emaciated, disease ridden children, accompanied by headlines like “Stop This Now.”
The UK and France have flagged their intention to recognise Palestine as a state, and the Australian government has accused Israel of breaching international law.
So how seismic really is this apparent change in tone from our media and our politicians?
Former Middle East Correspondent David Leser, himself a Jewish man has penned a powerful column for The Sydney Morning Herald on the moral catastrophe facing his community and political leaders the world over.
He spoke with Tina Quinn about whether we actually might be at a tipping point, the plight of journalists reporting in the region and the only thing he thinks could bring an end to the bloodshed.
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Daniel James On Truth-Telling
For generations, First Nations people have called for a truth-telling process — a way to formally acknowledge the harm caused by colonisation and ongoing injustice.
In Victoria, that process has taken historic form through the Yoorrook Justice Commission — the first truth-telling inquiry of its kind in Australia.
Over a number of years, the commission heard thousands of testimonies, exposing the deep and painful truths of the state’s past and present.
Now, its final report has been handed to the Victorian government.
Daniel James — writer, broadcaster, and co-host of the 7am podcast was one of the author's of the commission's report, Truth Be Told.
He joined Tina Quinn to discuss what Yoorrook uncovered.
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Jan Fran On Speaking Truth To (Media) Power
Journalist, author and television presenter, Jan Fran joins Tina Quinn in studio to talk the launch of Ette Media, a new independent venture she's co-founded with fellow journalist, Antoinette Lattouf.
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