Good to see ABC Chair Ita Buttrose challenging the critics of independent media and investigative journalism.

We all understand how fake news and conspiracy theories can disrupt democracy so Australians depend on the ABC for factual news and analysis.

The Senate Inquiry into media diversity offers us the chance to reform irresponsible media practices and overseas interference.

You can watch Ita Buttrose's speech 'The ABC, democracy and the importance of press freedom' on YouTube or access the transcript here.