Media Diversity Australia 2024 Symposium in partnership with Western Sydney University

The Media Diversity Australia 2024 Symposium, themed "From Challenges to Opportunities," is dedicated to exploring and addressing the current challenges and potential opportunities that exist within the Australian media landscape.

Hosted by the School of Humanities and Communication Arts and Western Sydney Creative, the event will gather thought leaders, media professionals (at all levels), academics, and advocates to explore the current state of affairs, providing an opportunity for a collaborative and insightful dialogue.

The Symposium will serve as a platform for thought leadership, enabling leaders and policy makers to better tackle the critical challenges of authentically embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion within the media. It will offer innovative and practical solutions to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the sector.

The event is free with morning and afternoon tea supplied. 

Confirmed speakers: Narelda Jacobs (NITV & Ten), James Taylor (SBS Managing Director), Waleed Aly (Ten), Race Discrimination Commissioner Giri Sivaraman (AHRC), Dai Le (Independent MP), A/Professor Tanya Notley (School of Humanities and Communication Arts, WSU), Mariam Veiszadeh (MDA), Shirley Chowdhary (AAP board), Anna Draffin (CEO Public Interest Journalism Initiative PIJI), Jenae Tien (freelancer), Karina Hogan (freelancer), Kieran McGuinness (University of Canberra), Wenlei Ma (Seven News), Anushri Sood (Nine News), Elias Clure (ABC), Sowaibah Hanifie (Seven News), Preeti Phartiyal & Dylan Nicholls (Psychs for Journalists) & many, many more!