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.