Television and Representation
The history of diversity on Australian screens, from "Neighbours" to "Black Comedy".
Key Questions
- 1Why is it important for media to reflect the diversity of the population?
- 2How has the portrayal of Indigenous Australians on TV changed over time?
- 3Does Australian television still have a role in the age of Netflix?
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