In writing a new piece about how we can demand better coverage from our media this election I asked my Twitter followers if they could demand one thing from our media this election – what would it be? Here are some of the responses.
Debs made a suggestion regarding the use of language about asylum seekers:
Ed called for more “important stories”
https://twitter.com/tasblueboy/status/361376009091694593
Lots of discussion about assessing claims and getting the facts:
https://twitter.com/AugustusBrown/status/361367462865940481
On policy:
Less “horse race” politics (From Tumblr)
On wasted opportunities:
https://twitter.com/SenorPhil/status/361392926057705473
What are your thoughts? Comment below or get in touch @JB_AU