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The World Today is a comprehensive current affairs program which backgrounds, analyses, interprets and encourages debate on events and issues of interest and importance to all Australians.

The proposal from private equity firm TPG to buy some of Fairfax Media has prompted renewed speculation about the future of the Australian media landscape. One former editor of The Age newspaper has told The World Today that foreign ownership could enhance the company, but the dollars and cents will take precedence over quality journalism.

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Michael Smith, former Editor of The Age newspaper
Peter Cox, media analyst

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