The Media Responsibility and Fair Coverage Act

Preamble

In the interest of democratic integrity, public trust, and fair representation, the People’s Presidency of Australia introduces the Media Responsibility and Fair Coverage Act. This law ensures that mainstream media upholds its duty to the public by providing equal and unbiased coverage of all political parties and their policies, preventing corporate and financial interests from distorting democratic processes.

Failure to comply with these regulations will be classified as election interference, carrying severe penalties to prevent media outlets from manipulating public perception in favor of select parties.

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Key Provisions of the Act

1. Equal Time for All Political Parties

All registered political parties must receive equal media coverage in news reporting, debates, and political analyses during elections and major political events.

Coverage includes policy breakdowns, candidate interviews, and debate invitations, ensuring the public has access to a diverse range of viewpoints.

Media outlets must allocate fair time to all parties proportionally, based on their presence in the election—not just those with corporate backing.

2. Transparency in Political Influence and Funding

Media organizations must disclose all financial affiliations with political parties, corporations, and lobbyists that could create conflicts of interest.

A public Media Influence Database will be established to track corporate and political donations to media outlets.

3. Prohibition of Election Interference Through Selective Coverage

Any deliberate attempt to censor, ignore, or distort information about political candidates or parties will be classified as election interference.

This includes:

Failing to cover all major political parties during elections

Suppressing policy discussions of alternative parties

Distorting or misrepresenting a party’s platform to mislead voters

Allowing corporate influence to dictate political narratives

4. Harsh Penalties for Media Election Interference

Violations of this law will result in severe financial penalties, equivalent to 2% of the outlet’s annual revenue per offense.

Persistent violations will lead to revocation of broadcasting licenses, legal action, and potential criminal charges against executives responsible for editorial decisions.

Independent Election Media Oversight Committees will be established to monitor compliance and investigate complaints from political parties and the public.

5. Public Funding for Independent Journalism

To counteract corporate media monopolies, public funds will be allocated to independent, nonpartisan journalism to promote balanced reporting.

Grants will be provided to media outlets that prioritize public interest journalism over political or corporate influence.

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Conclusion

The mainstream media has long been a tool for corporate and political elites, manipulating public perception by favoring the parties that serve them financially. The Media Responsibility and Fair Coverage Act ensures that all political parties have equal opportunity to present their policies, fostering a truly democratic and informed electorate.

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