2024

Over recent years there has been an increased focus on ‘diversity and inclusion’ in Australian newsrooms, however what are the limitations of this in the context of Israel’s attacks on Gaza?

Drawing on her lived experience of losing her grandmother in an IDF strike in southern Lebanon in 2006, journalist Nour Haydar reflected on her time in the industry and provided insight into how journalists can improve practices when it comes to reporting on state violence.

In what ways can workplaces better engage with the people who are directly affected by violence? How can organisations empower journalists to report with rigour and authenticity on events that they have unique and valuable insight into? What do terms like credibility, objectivity and impartiality mean in the modern and diverse newsroom?

Nour Haydar is co-host and senior producer of Guardian Australia’s daily news podcast Full Story. Prior to joining Guardian Australia in 2024, Nour was a federal political reporter with ABC News at Parliament House in Canberra, and a fill-in presenter on ABC News Breakfast.