Media companies on notice over traumatised journalists after landmark court decision
- Written by Matthew Ricketson, Professor of Communication, Deakin University
A landmark ruling by an Australian court is expected to have international consequences for newsrooms, with media companies on notice they face large compensation claims if they fail to take care of journalists who regularly cover traumatic events.
The Victorian County Court accepted the potential for psychological damage on those whose work...
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