Media ownership in Australia can be categorized as commercial, government, or community-based. Commercial media are for-profit organizations like newspapers, television and radio stations. Government media are public broadcasters funded by taxpayers. Community media are run by non-profit community groups and focus on local interests. The type of ownership affects the goals and perspectives presented by different media organizations.

1. Australian Media
Ownership
Unit 2 Media – Australian Media

2. Government

3. Community

4. Commercial

5. Activity
• Think of as many different Media Organisations as you can and
list them under the following headings;
• Commercial
• Government
• Community
• Other

6. Why is Media Ownership
Important?

7. Continued

8. Activity