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Amanda Meade · The Guardian
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Fact-check: Guardian media column AFR disclosure claims, Misleading, ScrutinyPress

A media critique column covering multiple incidents in Australian journalism: the Australian Financial Review's failure to disclose that columnist Jennifer Hewett's travel to an energy conference was paid for by industry lobby groups; criticism of journalist Chris Uhlmann's coverage of renewable energy; federal minister Andrew Leigh's improper use of photographer's images without payment; the ABC chair's defense against claims of antisemitic bias; and the Australian Press Council's legal action against GetUp! over domain name registration.

Jennifer HewettChris UhlmannAndrew LeighDavid SharazAnthony AlbaneseSarah MurdochCosima Marriner Media EthicsJournalism StandardsDisclosure RequirementsAustralian MediaPress Regulation