The 2015 movie Spotlight portrayed how journalists at the Boston Globe uncovered child sex abuse in the Catholic Church. But not all ‘investigative journalism’ is as rigorous. IMDB/Open Road Film

How ‘access journalism’ is threatening investigative journalism

A new form of journalism, dubbed “access journalism” is creeping into the media, and its reliance on allegations and lack of evidence poses a serious threat.
A Lebanese policeman prevents Australian TV presenter Tara Brown from looking towards journalists while escorting her from a courthouse to a prison for women, east of Beirut. EPA/WAEL HAMZEH

Why the 60 Minutes shambles is unlikely to be a one‑off incident

The fallout from 60 Minutes’ bungled child recovery attempt will likely be some heads rolling and some new faces promising higher standards. But like truckies, journalists and their programs are being asked to ‘go the extra mile’.

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