News’s campaigns to protect or further its commercial interests are often cloaked in principle that sometimes obscures another financial interest beneath. Williams’s plans drew vicious criticism, particularly from the Australian Financial Review’s Joe Aston, who is well connected with News Corp editors. The war against AuntyMore recently, News has redefined its enemy in the Australian media market as the national broadcaster. Lobbyists for rival media groups say News Corp had been highly influential in sowing the idea with Hanson. It is a concern shared by other Australian media companies as they see the multinational social media networks hoover up digital advertising dollars.

Source: The Guardian September 21, 2018 22:02 UTC