This report delivers comparative data on media usage in 48 markets and across 6 continents. It tracks audience use of AI chatbots to access news and how they feel about the way AI is being used in news production. The report finds Australian news consumers are generationally and politically split in their reactions to global...

This report finds that the vast majority of adult Australians want to be able to identify misinformation and are trying to do so. However, it also finds that many adult Australians overestimate their ability to verify information online. The research findings illustrate the need for media literacy initiatives.

This evidence-based report aims to familiarise the reader with a wide array of AI in journalism use cases, provide grounding on the legal and ethical issues that journalists and audiences identify regarding this technology within journalism, and reveal news audiences’ expectations regarding how this technology should or should not be used.

This report explores changes in digital inclusion in remote First Nations communities over several years, what may be driving change, and what further is needed to ensure those living in remote communities are digitally included. It examines progress against Closing the Gap Target 17 that by 2026, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have equal...

Research exploring Australians’ experiences of election misinformation in the lead up to the 2025 federal election reveals insights into how respondents reacted to misinformation as well as their views on truth in political advertising laws and how governments and platforms should respond to misinformation. The findings show election misinformation was common.

The Australian Digital Inclusion Index (ADII) measures digital inclusion across three core areas: access, affordability and digital ability. It highlights disparities among regions and social groups, including First Nations Australians, and identifies key barriers to inclusion. The latest report includes three detailed case studies and actionable recommendations.

This guide reflects the perspectives of more than 100 victims and survivors of child sexual abuse, who identified terms that reduce harm and support recovery and those that should be avoided. It is designed for anyone working in child protection, policy, practice, education, healthcare, research, justice or communications.

This study looks at the role of news media and media representation in fostering social participation and a sense of belonging among multilingual communities in Australia. It found that representation, both in news and in media more broadly, is linked to building a sense of belonging among multilingual audiences.

Amid concerns about technology’s impact on youth, many teens are as digitally connected as ever. Most U.S. teens use social media and have a smartphone, and nearly half say they’re online almost constantly, according to this survey of young people aged 13 to 17.