News Media Assistance Program 2024 consultation

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LINA’s response to the 2024 consultation paper for the News Media Assistance Program (News MAP).

LINA responded to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts’ Consultation Paper, welcoming the development of the News Media Assistance Program. LINA provided feedback in response to consultation questions, outlines challenges to the media industry and the value of local independent news, and encourages the government to commit funding to the program in 2024-25 and beyond.

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About the author.
Claire Stuchbery
Claire Stuchbery
LINA Executive Director

Claire Stuchbery joined LINA in 2022 after a 20-year career in media policy, stakeholder engagement, policy development and communications.

Previously, Claire worked in policy and stakeholder engagement for First Nations Media Australia, the peak national body for First Nations not-for-profit broadcasting, media and communications.

Claire also worked in a range of senior management roles with the Community Broadcasting Foundation, ran her own media agency, worked in street press publications and was a broadcaster and board member at a number of community radio stations, including most notably, continuing volunteer roles at PBS in Melbourne.

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