Robie, D2014-11-162014-11-161/09/20141/09/2014Media Development0143-5558https://hdl.handle.net/10292/7890Media freedom as an issue in the Pacific has been defined in far too narrow terms, as if Big Brother governments and politicians ignorant about the role of media are the only problem. Of course, they’re not. There are many other issues that are vitally important in the region that impinge on media freedom yet are rarely mentioned – such as self-censorship, media ownership and convergence, poor qualifications and salaries for many journalists (which make them potentially open to undue influence and bribery) and lack of education.Unless otherwise indicated, original WACC material on the site may be reproduced in whole or in part, provided appropriate credit is given and such reproduction does not modify the intended meaning of the original; however, commercial use is only permitted with the express written permission of WACC. The use of the WACC logo is restricted; for more information please contact the Association.Media freedomMedia analysisAsia-Pacific studiesJournalism ethicsPolitical economy of the mediaJournal ArticleOpenAccess