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Having a working knowledge of relevant laws and ethical guidelines is imperative for any working journalist. And while legal systems differ from country to country, this course considers the laws that affect journalists and the media. It provides a legal and ethical framework for professional practice, with particular focus on the Australian context.

Journalists are often required to use fast-paced decision-making, much of which has legal or ethical ramifications. As a journalist you will need a working knowledge of the law and the relevant codes that provide guidelines for professional practice. In this course students will examine the Australian legal system from a journalist's perspective, including defamation law, contempt of court and parliament, and the law of copyright. The study of major developments in moral philosophy will form a foundation on which to analyse specific case studies, with particular reference to the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) (Journalists) Code of Ethics.

On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

1. evaluate and discuss the laws and practices that apply to the ethical reporting and production of journalistic work;
2. evaluate journalistic work through the application of codes of practice and ethical principles and research;
3. discuss complex ideas and evaluate the impact of technology on the ethical practice of journalism;
4. critically reflect on the principles of ethical and legal decision-making processes oin everyday industry practice;
5. evaluate the representation of marginalised groups and the portrayal of ethnicity, gender, disability, sexuality, age and First Nations people across new media.