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Jewish Community Demands Fairer Media Coverage | Melbourne News
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Jillian Segal, Australia’s antisemitism envoy, is demanding a new oversight body to ensure balanced coverage of Israel by the ABC and SBS, arguing that current complaint systems fail Jewish communities and that broadcasters often amplify anti-Israel voices while underreporting Israel’s actions. She cites specific reporting errors and biased sourcing as evidence, while the ABC defends its coverage, noting complaints are evenly split and no bias claims have been upheld. The royal commission, formed after a deadly terror attack, is also grappling with defining antisemitism, combating online hate, and distinguishing legitimate criticism from hate speech.
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