Revealed: Broadcasters and publishers escape punishment for illegal internships

The Australian government failed to punish a single publisher or broadcaster for illegally hiring unpaid interns in the last year, Mumbrella can reveal.The findings come despite an investigation commissioned by the government’s own Fair Work Ombudsman, which suggests journalism is the worst offender.Critics argue unpaid internships price those from poorer backgrounds out of the profession.Campaigners … Continue reading Revealed: Broadcasters and publishers escape punishment for illegal internships