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Mr Murdoch’s influential newspapers and television stations have been widely criticised for spreading misinformation about climate change during Australia’s out-of-control bushfires.

The Australian has repeatedly argued that this year’s fires are no worse than those of the past – a claim that scientists have dismissed as untrue……..

“We see story after story in the Murdoch papers saying there is no such thing as climate change, then that arsonists were responsible.

“There’s never any apology or correcting the record.”

News Corp has also been pursuing Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews over the issue of the state’s coronavirus lockdowns, she said.

“Every story in The Australian is about ‘Dictator Dan’, it would be like the NZ publications going after ‘General Jacinda’, but there the coverage has been more considered,” Dr Price said.

Her dream royal commission on media ownership would also focus on tabloid commentators and the ways in which they target and bully individuals they dislike.

“I want a royal commission into the stream of columnists who should have to make amends for their fact-less columns,” Dr Price said……….

Dr Muller said the Murdoch influence was not just apparent in Australia.

“If you look at the two democracies in the most trouble, the UK and the US, in both the Murdoch empire is dominant and has been an active player in preferring right-wing governments,” he said.

“When you have power like that which is not accountable you impair your democracy.”…….. https://thenewdaily.com.au/news/politics/2020/10/11/kevin-rudd-murdoch-royal-commission/