Activists, trade unions and foreigners banned as Federal government’s publishers innovation fund opens

June 27, 2018 6:59

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has opened its innovation fund for small and regional publishers with strict provisos ruling out access to publications associated with political parties, trade unions and lobby groups.

Part of the Federal government’s media reform package, the fund will offer up to $16m across three tiers of funding for projects helping publishers and content providers compete in the evolving media environment.

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

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