Australian News Industry Undergoes Drastic, COVID-Induced Cost-Cutting and Change

Australian News Industry Undergoes Drastic, COVID-Induced Cost-Cutting and Change
The Nine logo is seen on the outside of their offices on July 26, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia. Scott Barbour/Getty Images
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Australian consumers will need to adjust to new norms of paying for content, and bleak news media “deserts,” as COVID-19 devastates the media industry.

Since the onset of the pandemic and lockdowns, Australian media companies have carried out wave after wave of cuts and redundancies.

Daniel Y. Teng
Daniel Y. Teng
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Daniel Y. Teng is based in Brisbane, Australia. He focuses on national affairs, including federal politics and Australia-China relations. Got a tip? Contact him at [email protected].
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