The debate over News Corp& #39;s unhealthy dominance of our media might more successfully move forward if we stopped making it about & #39;left-wing& #39; vs & #39;right-wing& #39; media. It& #39;s really about professional fact-based journalism vs spin, lies & propaganda dressed up as journalism.

Put another way, what Australians need at base is not & #39;left-wing& #39; nor & #39;right-wing& #39; govt but competent. accountable govt. We can argue about ideology all day, but there& #39;s no arguing that this govt is both corrupt and incompetent.

With their advertising revenues destroyed, News Corp embraced a business model that dresses up partisan, confected outrage as legitimate & #39;news& #39; coverage. Because of their dominance, this propaganda sets the news and policy agenda. Hence, the mess we& #39;re in. Join the dots people.

The infantile left-wing vs right-wing dualism that News Corp embraces is the foundation of its divide and rule business model. We don& #39;t have to accept that framework. The argument is about a public space where truth and reason are once again respected and valued.