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Intelligence, Democracy and Public Service Media – What does the future hold?

On Friday 6 June 2025 Margaret Simons delivered the 2025 Andrew Bent Lecture.

Posted July 14, 2025 5:36 PM

May 2025 news and updates

Posted May 23, 2025 5:45 PM

Podcast of the month: Australia vs the Internet

“You’re not losing your mind, the internet is different now.”

Posted May 23, 2025 4:34 PM

News Corp's waning influence

The federal election result highlighted News Corp’s weakness Margaret Simons wrote in a recent article.

Posted May 23, 2025 4:34 PM

Unwatchable drivel?

What did you think of the ABC's election night coverage?

Posted May 23, 2025 10:34 AM

Laura Tingle appointed ABC Global Affairs Editor

Laura Tingle will transition to ABC Global Affairs Editor by mid-year after serving as the ABC’s Political Editor since 2018

Posted May 23, 2025 10:33 AM

Anika Wells is the new Minister for Communications

ABC Friends welcomes the appointment of Anika Wells

Posted May 23, 2025 10:31 AM

That's a wrap! Election 2025

In mid 2024, ABC Friend began planning our campaign for the federal election. So – why campaign and what did...

Posted May 23, 2025 10:30 AM

April 2025 news and updates

Posted May 02, 2025 5:43 PM