Richard Ackland
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Richard Ackland is an Australian lawyer and journalist, best known for his role as a host of ABC's Media Watch, where he gained acclaim for revealing the 'cash for comment' scandal, which exposed unethical practices among prominent radio hosts.
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Richard Ackland is a lawyer and former Media Watch host who commented on the ethical issues surrounding journalists and celebrities.
‘The Politician’, his alleged lover and why we hate celebrity journalistsThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-12-05
Australia· 2025-12-05
His successor, lawyer Richard Ackland, was more avuncular but in his relatively brief tenure landed what has become one of Media Watch’s biggest scoops.
Why this ABC watchdog is still one of the most important shows on TVThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-02-18
Australia· 2025-02-18
