Policy submissions
A core part of LINA’s remit is advocacy for the independent news publishers across Australia. Here you can review submissions LINA has made to government consultations and inquiries on behalf of members.
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LINA Pre-Budget Submission 2025
LINA’s 2025 submission to the treasury outlines LINA’s planned projects and funding requests for the next four years
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Community Broadcasting Sector Sustainability Review
LINA’s 2024 response to the Community Broadcasting Sector Sustainability Review
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Social media inquiry
LINA’s response to the Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society’s 2024 social media inquiry.
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Inquiry into local government sustainability
LINA’s submission to the Standing Committee on Regional Development, Infrastructure and Transport’s 2024 inquiry into local government sustainability
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COVID-19 Response Inquiry
LINA’s response to the Commonwealth Government’s 2024 COVID-19 Response Inquiry.
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Meta and the news media bargaining code
LINA’s 2024 response to the ACCC Request for Information regarding Meta and the News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code.
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News Media Assistance Program 2024 consultation
LINA’s response to the 2024 consultation paper for the News Media Assistance Program (News MAP).
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Future Foundations for Giving draft report response
LINA’s response to the Productivity Commission’s philanthropy inquiry draft report.
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LINA Pre-Budget Submission 2024
LINA’s 2024 pre-budget submission to the treasury outlines funding requests, and includes details on LINA’s impact and objectives.
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Murdoch Media Inquiry Bill
LINA’s submission to the Senate Standing Committee on Environment and Communication’s proposed Murdoch media inquiry.
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Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation Bill 2023
LINA’s response to the Exposure Draft of the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation Bill) 2023.
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Productivity Commission’s philanthropy inquiry
LINA’s submission to the philanthropy inquiry outlines examples of international success where policy supports charitable giving for news services.