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Caroline Fisher is an Associate Professor in the Department of Arts & Communication at the University of Canberra’s Faculty of Arts & Design. She is a core member of the News and Media Research Centre and co-author of the annual Digital News Report: Australia. Prior to academia, Fisher worked as a journalist, producer, and media adviser for ABC News, Radio National, and Queensland’s government. Her PhD (2014) examined transitions between journalism and political media advising roles.
- Education:
- PhD, University of Canberra: 'Watchdog’ to ‘Spin-Doctor’ (2014)
- Master of Arts (Communication-Journalism), Charles Sturt University (1994)
- Bachelor of Arts (German Studies), University of New South Wales (1992)
Research Focus: Fisher’s work centers on trust in news, news consumption patterns, regional journalism, and political public relations. She examines how audiences navigate misinformation, the role of media literacy, and the challenges facing journalism in digital ecosystems.
Key Projects:
- Political Misinformation and Media Literacy: Australian Election 2025 (2025-2025)
- Valuing News: Aligning Individual, Institutional, and Social Perspectives (2022-2025)
- Pulse of the Regions (2022-2023)
Awards & Activities: Fisher frequently contributes to media commentary on journalism and politics. Recent activities include presenting at conferences on AI in newsrooms and media literacy during crises.
Labs & Teams: She leads research initiatives within the News and Media Research Centre, focusing on audience behavior, media policy, and democratic engagement.
