LEFT-CENTER BIAS
These media sources have a slight to moderate liberal bias. They often publish factual information that utilizes loaded words (wording that attempts to influence an audience by appeals to emotion or stereotypes) to favor liberal causes. These sources are generally trustworthy for information but may require further investigation. See all Left-Center sources.
- Overall, we rate The New Daily as Left-Center biased based on an editorial perspective that moderately aligns with the left. We also rate them as Mostly Factual rather than high due to a lack of hyperlinked sourcing.
Detailed Report
Bias Rating: LEFT-CENTER
Factual Reporting: MOSTLY FACTUAL
Country: Australia
MBFC’s Country Freedom Rank: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: High Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY
History
The New Daily was launched in 2013 by major industry super funds including AustralianSuper, Cbus, and Industry Super Holdings (ISH). Its inception aimed to provide a reliable news source and promote the industry super fund brand in Australia. Garry Weaven, then chairman of The New Daily and IFM Investors, highlighted the platform’s role in supporting industry super funds and providing members with accessible superannuation and financial management stories.
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Funded by / Ownership
Owned by Industry Super Holdings (ISH), a company collectively controlled by around two dozen industry superannuation funds such as AustralianSuper, Cbus, Hostplus, and HESTA, The New Daily operates with a clear objective to benefit fund members rather than shareholders or a parent company. ISH, based in Melbourne, is led by former Federal Labor Party Minister Greg Combet, who also advised the Federal Coalition Government during the COVID-19 pandemic. Content production is managed by Motion Publishing Pty Limited, a privately held company in Adelaide, with revenue generated primarily through advertising.
Analysis / Bias
The New Daily maintains a general interest focus, covering politics, finance, sports, and more both in Australia and internationally. It produces a mix of republished articles (with attribution) and original content, providing a balance in its news coverage. Original articles typically feature interviews with experts and officials, with headlines accurately reflecting the content.
News articles and headlines use minimally loaded wording such as this Chris Bowen prepared to give a little ground on fuel efficiency standards. This story is republished by the Australian Associated Press. Most news stories come directly from the AAP and do not contain hyperlinks.
Editorially, they appropriately label opinion content that focuses on social issues, equity, and governance often aligns with a more progressive viewpoint. For example, the article Madonna King: No more IWD lunches and cupcakes – it’s time to get real on gender equality focuses on gender equality and how to navigate it politically. In another article Alan Kohler: An idea Milton Friedman could never, ever grasp – ‘social licence’, it advocates for a progressive perspective, emphasizing the importance of companies having social responsibilities beyond just making profits, reflecting on changes in business ethics over time, and criticizing the traditional profit-first mindset. In general, The New Daily is reasonably fact-based and holds left-leaning editorial perspectives.
Failed Fact Checks
- None in the Last 5 years
Overall, we rate The New Daily as Left-Center biased based on an editorial perspective that moderately aligns with the left. We also rate them as Mostly Factual rather than high due to a lack of hyperlinked sourcing. (D. Van Zandt 03/10/2024)
Source: https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/
Last Updated on March 18, 2024 by Media Bias Fact Check
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