Media Accountability and the Crown Apology

This chapter explores a media conference where a journalist challenged the Prime Minister on the links between state care abuse and gang affiliations, in light of a recent Royal Commission report. It highlights the journalist's commitment to advocating for victims despite facing opposition, including being barred from a key Crown apology event. The narrative contrasts the journalist's aggressive questioning with internal media debates on the appropriateness of such tactics, emphasizing the ongoing struggle for accountability and recognition of survivors' stories.