TV news channels viewed by consumers in Australia 2023, by political orientation

According to a February 2023 survey on Australian internet news consumption, about 50 percent of Sky News viewers identified as politically right-wing. In comparison, 42 percent of SBS TV viewers claimed to be left-wing.News channels in AustraliaWith both public and private broadcasters contributing to the spread of news, Australia has a diverse media landscape. News coverage on a wide range of topics, including politics, economy, culture, and more, is provided by prominent news stations like Network Ten, Seven News, and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). A survey conducted in 2023 on Australians' use of media found that 34 percent of participants accessed ABC News on a weekly basis. As digital technology has advanced, several news outlets have increased their online presence to provide viewers with convenient access to news. About 58 percent of respondents who participated in an Australian survey on digital news in February 2023 said they browsed news websites on their phones. Compared to 2016, a higher percentage of respondents nationwide accessed online news via a mobile device.Trust in newsIn recent times, Australia has also been affected by the worldwide trend of diminishing faith in the media. The public's skepticism has grown due to issues with sensationalism, misinformation, and the fragmentation of news outlets. The rise of social media as a news source has further compounded the situation. About 50 percent of Australian consumers did not believe news from social media, according to a survey on digital news consumption in Australia done in February 2021. Despite these challenges, credible news organizations and programs have worked hard to rebuild confidence.

根据2023年2月对澳大利亚互联网新闻消费的调查，大约50%的Sky News观众自认为是政治右翼。相比之下，42%的SBS TV观众宣称自己是左翼。在澳大利亚，无论是公共还是私营广播机构都在传播新闻，因此拥有多样化的媒体景观。包括政治、经济、文化等多个领域的新闻覆盖，由如Network Ten、Seven News以及澳大利亚广播公司（ABC）等知名新闻机构提供。2023年对澳大利亚人媒体使用情况进行的一项调查发现，34%的受访者每周都会访问ABC News。随着数字技术的进步，多家新闻机构增加了其在线影响力，以便观众能够便捷地获取新闻。在2023年2月进行的一项关于澳大利亚数字新闻的调查中，约58%的受访者表示他们在手机上浏览新闻网站。与2016年相比，全国范围内通过移动设备访问在线新闻的受访者比例有所上升。对新闻的信任度近年来，澳大利亚也受到了全球范围内对媒体信任度下降趋势的影响。由于耸人听闻、错误信息和新闻机构碎片化等问题，公众的怀疑态度日益增长。社交媒体作为新闻来源的兴起进一步加剧了这一状况。根据2021年2月进行的澳大利亚数字新闻消费调查，约50%的澳大利亚消费者不相信社交媒体上的新闻。尽管面临这些挑战，值得信赖的新闻机构和节目也努力重建公众的信心。