Are pirates trusted more than the Murdoch press?

New figures compare the trust levels across Australian media and look at downloads for free. Who should be ashamed?
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Image: Bibliodyssey. The ABC’s crack squadron of pirate hunters swoop from on high. 

Polling organisation Essential Research, which grazes across our evolving society, polled just over a thousand respondents at the end of January.

In one table it provides a rundown of the battlefield in streaming services.  Foxtel – 30%; Netflix – 25%; Stan – 6%; Presto – 7%; other streaming services – 1%.   I bet that list has gone up on some whiteboards to inspire some sales staff. 

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.