Welcome to the
Australian Press Council
The Australian Press Council was established in 1976 and is responsible for promoting good standards of media practice, community access to information of public interest, and freedom of expression through the media.
The Press Council is also the principal body with responsibility for responding to complaints about Australian newspapers, magazines and associated digital outlets.
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Latest News
Appointment of new Chair
The Press Council has appointed Neville Stevens AO as its new Chair, effective 18 January 2018. Read more here. Read a bio of the new Chair.
Job opportunity
We are seeking an outstanding candidate to join the Australian Press Council as Complaints Officer. Deadline for applications is 12 March. Details here.
Latest Adjudications
New adjudications concern a Southern Free Times article about a man reported missing and later found by searchers and an item on news.com.au about an Islamic State "guide" on how to lure victims.
