AMLA Media Literacy Summit
In March 2026, the Australian Media Literacy Alliance (AMLA) partnered with ABC Education to hold its third Media Literacy Summit, at ABC Ultimo on the traditional lands of the Gadigal people, with a Welcome to Country from Mr Raymond Weatherall of the Metropolitan Aboriginal Land Council. The Summit delivered a richly engaging program for Australia’s leading media literacy experts and practitioners.
Her Excellency, 
The Honourable Sam Mostyn The Governor General and the ABC Chair, Kim Williams AM both delivered opening addresses, advocating for the importance of media literacy, and reflecting on its value in their esteemed roles. The Governor General commented that disagreement is an important part of any democracy and even more important with the rise of misinformation. However, disagreement needs to be done well, without anger or rancour. She emphasised that diversity should be seen as a “joyous alternative to uniformity”.
Associate Professor Tanya Notley presented
on the ARC Addressing Misinformation with Media Literacy through Cultural Institutions Project; sharing findings-to-date on Australian’s experiences with misinformation and exciting new educational resources, developed by ACMI, NFSA, MoAD. The presentation slides are published in the research section of AMLA’s website.
The first panel session looked closely at building media literacy in schools, moderated by event MC and the ABC’s Head of Education, Annabel Astbury. Guests included Dr Amanda Levido, Southern Cross University, Jane Polley, Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) and Bryce Corbett, Squiz Kids and Newshounds. Session recordings will be made available especially acknowledging the integral role of educators for media literacy in Australian schools and libraries.
The second panel was 
a live-recorded ABC Radio National Big Ideas show,with Natasha Mitchell. It focused on challenges and opportunities for building media literacy in Australia. Challenges are posed as “volume, velocity and veracity” and the options for addressing these challenges are to “regulate, moderate or educate”. Guests included AMLA’s Chair and QUT Professor Michael Dezuanni, Tom Rogers AO, National Security College and ANU, and Paula Kruger, CEO Media Diversity. The podcast episode will be released in coming weeks.
The Summit concluded with an exclusive from ABC’s new documentary series, The Matter of Facts, and a conversation between one of Australia’s most respected journalists, Hamish McDonald, known for his sharp insight into international affairs and the Asia–Pacific region, and his Global Roaming co-host Geraldine Doogue. The Matter of Facts is available on ABC TV and iView now.
