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The Demise of the Gatekeeper – is the Era of the Mass Media coming to a Welcome End?
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March 15, 2018 - March 16, 2018
– Members' Lunch with Jon Faine, Radio personality, 774 ABC Melbourne
Known for provocative and probing debate, quick wit and willingness to ask the stickiest of questions, Jon Faine delivers one of the most thought-provoking radio programs in Australia.
Jon Faine began his professional career as a solicitor and is perhaps best known in the legal world for his work with the Fitzroy Legal Service. He began his radio career as presenter of the Law Report on ABC Radio National in 1989. His talent was recognised and, as we know, a highly successful career in live radio soon followed. Since 1997 Jon has hosted the Mornings program on 774 ABC Melbourne.
Join us for lunch as this radio and media personality questions if now is the demise of the gatekeeper – is the era of the Mass Media coming to a welcome end?
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