Kerre Woodham: Where does the media go from here?

First up today, a suite of announcements around the media. Paul Goldsmith, Minister for Broadcasting, thank heavens, has agreed to progress the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill. This was a bill initially proposed by Labour and rejected by National. Now, however, the coalition government, minus one of its partners, is progressing with amendments to support our local media companies to earn revenue for the news they produce and in effect, throw them a lifeline, help them survive. Paul Goldsmith says the key change, the reason why they are now supporting the bill, is adopting a ministerial designation framework. This will enable the Minister to decide which digital platforms are captured by the bill, allowing the government to manage unintended consequences.

Chris Lynch: Paul Goldsmith’s Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill will decimate local news

I question whether Paul Goldsmith is fully informed about his media portfolio or genuinely believes the Fair Digital News Bargaining Bill will benefit the local media industry in New Zealand.

The reality is, this bill has the potential to devastate local news.

Cam Slater: Yeah, That’ll Work… Oh Wait!

American R&B and blues musician and activist, Daryl Davis once said, “a stupid person is someone who has the facts, who has the proper information, and still makes the wrong decision.” And along comes Paul Goldsmith to prove the point.