Most journalism fails Australians by failing in its reportage of Indigenous affairs. 7 changes would help

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Much has been written about the longstanding failings of the Australian media in its reportage of Indigenous affairs.

The most recent example is the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. Research shows journalists were unable to articulate to voters what they were voting for. It also shows journalists failed to counter misinformation and were ill-equipped to report on the issue themselves.