Why SBS still matters

SBS managing director Shaun Brown argues that despite the growth of online access to overseas news, the need for the broadcaster remains.

At its best the media can play an empowering role helping to foster social cohesiveness – it acts as a mirror, a mentor and a mediator.  

At its worst it can create divisions, exacerbate tensions and encourage a tribal view of society.

A small example – should SBS be proud that it first exposed the issue of attacks on Indian students and then provided on-going coverage of developments, including a full scale Insight televised debate?

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