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The Journalist's Guide to Media Law
Author: Mark Pearson and Mark Polden
Soft cover. Excellent condition.
The Journalist’s Guide to Media Law by Mark Pearson and Mark Polden is a practical textbook that explains the legal responsibilities and rights of journalists working in Australia’s rapidly changing media environment. Written for journalism students and media professionals, the book provides a clear introduction to the laws that affect news gathering, reporting, publishing, and broadcasting.
The authors examine key areas of media law including defamation, privacy, contempt of court, copyright, freedom of information, confidentiality, court reporting, source protection, and ethical decision-making. The book combines explanations of legal principles with real-world examples from Australian journalism, helping readers understand how laws apply in everyday reporting situations. It also addresses the challenges created by digital media, online publishing, social networks, and the changing boundaries between professional journalism and public communication.
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