Report finds lack of diversity in Australian TV news and current affairs

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Red light sign outside the TV studio with the text On Air. Source: Stone RF

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A report looking at the cultural makeup of Australia's news and current affairs industry reveals reporters, presenters and commentators are of predominately Anglo-Celtic background, highlighting lack of diversity.

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