The traditional audience/producer boundary has collapsed in indigenous and ethnic community broadcasting, and this is the first comprehensive study of this homegrown media sector. Based on firsthand research of radio and television audiences in Australia, the authors argue that community radio and television worldwide performs an essential service for indigenous and ethnic audiences, empowering them at various levels, fostering active citizenry, and enhancing democracy. Developing Dialogues offers international researchers a new perspective on Australian community broadcasting and presents evidence of global trends in the media industry.

Susan Forde is a senior lecturer in journalism in the School of Humanities; Kerrie Foxwell is associate lecturer in media, communication, and youth studies; and Michael Meadows is associate professor of journalism in the School of Humanities, all at Griffith University in Australia.