According to a survey conducted in February 2023, 17 percent of Australian respondents from Generation Z identified television as their primary news source. In contrast, 43 percent of participants from Generation Z stated that social media was their primary source of news.
 News sources in Australia
To stay informed about current events, Australians use diverse media sources, both online and offline. As of 2022, traditional news sources such as television and radio remained important. Approximately 42 percent of Australians accessed news through television on a weekly basis. Social media has also emerged as a prominent news source in recent years. As a result, mobile devices have become a popular medium for accessing information. According to a digital news survey conducted in February 2022, approximately 62 percent of Australian respondents accessed news through their mobile phones. This suggests a shift in news consumption patterns, highlighting the need for news organizations to adapt to the evolving media landscape in Australia.
Trust in Australian media sources
Trust in the news has become a significant concern in Australia. A news consumption survey conducted in February 2022 showed that approximately 41 percent of respondents had confidence in the trustworthiness of news most of the time, while 30 percent of respondents indicated a lack of belief. Low trust can be attributed to factors such as misinformation, biased reporting, and a lack of transparency in news organizations. Building credibility and maintaining accuracy in news reporting will be essential to maintaining public trust in the Australian news landscape as traditional media gradually falls out of favor and digital platforms become more influential.
Main news sources used by consumers in Australia as of February 2023, by age group
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APO, & University of Canberra. (June 14, 2023). Main news sources used by consumers in Australia as of February 2023, by age group [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved September 01, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/588470/australia-news-sources-age/
APO, und University of Canberra. "Main news sources used by consumers in Australia as of February 2023, by age group." Chart. June 14, 2023. Statista. Accessed September 01, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/588470/australia-news-sources-age/
APO, University of Canberra. (2023). Main news sources used by consumers in Australia as of February 2023, by age group. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: September 01, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/588470/australia-news-sources-age/
APO, and University of Canberra. "Main News Sources Used by Consumers in Australia as of February 2023, by Age Group." Statista, Statista Inc., 14 Jun 2023, https://www.statista.com/statistics/588470/australia-news-sources-age/
APO & University of Canberra, Main news sources used by consumers in Australia as of February 2023, by age group Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/588470/australia-news-sources-age/ (last visited September 01, 2024)
Main news sources used by consumers in Australia as of February 2023, by age group [Graph], APO, & University of Canberra, June 14, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/588470/australia-news-sources-age/