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Explainer: Objectivity in journalism

Objectivity has long been one of the important principles of journalism, but why has it now also become one of the most hotly contested? Tom Midwood takes a comical analysis.

Explainer: freedom of information

Shrouded in amendments and clauses, Adria De Fazio shines a light on the intricate Freedom of Information legislation as part of our upstart explainers.

Explainer: Copyright and fair dealing

Under the Copyright Act, ‘Fair dealing’ allows for copyrighted material to be used without permission in certain circumstances. Isabelle Laskari explains the principles.

Explainer: The Chatham House Rule and Alan Jones

Who would have thought one rule could be so hard to follow? Emily Gook explains the ‘Chatham House Rule’ and how it can land politicians, media magnates and journalists in hot water.

Explainer: Defending defamation

Stephanie Rocca explains how a journalist could employ a defence to defamation to transform potentially defamatory material into a publishable report.