News Media Assistance Program
News Media Assistance Program
The News Media Assistance Program (News MAP) sets out a framework to guide government intervention to support public interest journalism and media diversity in Australia—recognising these are critical to a healthy democracy, social cohesion and informed citizens.
The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts undertook consultation on the News MAP from December 2023 to February 2024. As part of the consultation, the department held over 18 meetings and received over 70 submissions.