tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457232127152238.post9107784740724279422..comments2023-11-03T00:06:36.875+11:00Comments on Bunyipitude: More Quality JournalismBunyiphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14668398379654771814noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457232127152238.post-35151885038636652692011-09-11T22:52:01.969+10:002011-09-11T22:52:01.969+10:00Hi Bunyip
I was directed here and, though I usual...Hi Bunyip<br /><br />I was directed here and, though I usually ignore attacks on the web, I found this one pretty amusing and thought it worth a reply.<br /><br />What I actually thought before writing this was: this is an interesting minor story with two points of view worth reporting that could be a talking point.<br /><br />I'd suggest the evidence backs me up. I'm glad the Oz picked it up - journos tend to like it when their stories are followed elsewhere.<br /><br />I called the IPA right-wing because it is right aligned. It's a description, not a judgment. Similarly, I've described the Australia Institute as left-wing.<br /><br />Both are free to submit as many FoIs as they choose. Others can judge whether writing/processing more than 750 FoIs is a good use of the time of anyone involved or whether the department's response is justified.<br /><br />If you have concerns about my motivation in future feel free to check - amorton@theage.com.au<br /><br />It might help with your analysis.<br /><br />cheers<br />Adam MortonAdamnoreply@blogger.com