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Judith Neilson Institute unveils short-term support package for news outlets impacted by COVID-19

Brittney Rigby

April 2, 2020 9:15

The Judith Neilson Institute has announced three initiatives to assist media companies struggling with the revenue impacts of COVID-19, after the likes of Seven West Media and News Corp announced pay cuts, reduced hours, and said redundancies were “inevitable”.

The Institute will increase funding for freelancers and casuals, provide its news service to 450 community radio stations for free, and address COVID-19 misinformation by supporting RMIT ABC Fact Check.

The Institute has launched a range of measures to help the industry cope with the impacts of COVID-19

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Brittney Rigby was Mumbrella's deputy managing editor - news and analysis. She left Mumbrella in April 2021.

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