7am Sarah Hanson-Young on Murdoch’s gas ‘greenwashing’
Dec 10, 2024
In this episode, Sarah Hanson-Young, the Greens' communications spokesperson and chair of the Senate inquiry into greenwashing, dives into the influence of major gas companies on Australian media. She reveals how News Corp tabloids published pro-gas stories funded by these companies, blurring the line between journalism and advertising. The discussion spans the media's role in masking corruption, the pressure on environmental legislation from the fossil fuel lobby, and the necessity for transparency and accountability in political reporting.
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Gas Industry Propaganda
- News Corp tabloids ran front-page stories promoting gas.
- These "news" stories were sponsored by gas companies, resembling propaganda.
Gas Industry's Power
- The gas industry's influence on media resembles a petro state's control.
- This behavior, potentially seen as corruption elsewhere, is normalized as "business" in Australia.
Greenwashing Inquiry
- The Greens' inquiry revealed the gas industry's greenwashing tactics, like sponsoring MasterChef.
- Their goal isn't selling gas, but promoting the idea that fossil fuels are good, buying social license.