Episode

ONLY FRAN: Influencers v journalists: same same but different this budget lock up

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We Used to be Journos
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May 8, 2026
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1078
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Summary

This week, Jan Fran examines the Albanese government’s attempt to sell its federal budget like a brand campaign — inviting influencers to pitch for access to the budget lock-up alongside journalists. It’s also an exploration of the line between “newsfluencers” and journalists, and what that means for political media in Australia. Become a subscriber of Ette Media. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.