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Flat White

Politicians and political activists cannot sit in judgement

21 June 2017

8:59 PM

21 June 2017

8:59 PM

The resignation of Professor David  Weisbrot from the Australian Press Council was not necessary. This relates to the controversy concerning the appointment of GetUp! deputy chair Ms Carla McGrath to the council as a public member. This was strongly criticised,  with some newspapers indicating that they would not take part in the hearing of complaints Ms McGrath was involved.

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