Demand Peter Stefanovic's Resignation for Shaming Keegan Payne

The issue

The community are outraged following the recent incident involving young Keegan Payne and Sky News Australia reporter Peter Stefanovic. During an interview, instead of celebrating Keegan's success in catching the million-dollar barramundi, Peter chose to publicly shame him for a crime he committed but not convicted of, as a juvenile. The tone in his voice, body language and line of questioning made it clear that his intention was to humiliate this young man on national television.

This incident is not just about Keegan; it is indicative of a larger issue. It reflects the type of racist reporting that is frequently seen on right-wing news programs such as Sky News Australia where Indigenous people are often polarised as criminals. This kind of reporting perpetuates harmful stereotypes and contributes to systemic racism.

We need your help to demand accountability from those who misuse their platforms in such damaging ways. We are asking you to join us in calling for Peter Stefanovic's immediate resignation from Sky News Australia.

Let us stand together against racism and bias in media reporting, especially when it targets our youth who should be encouraged rather than shamed for past mistakes.

Please sign the petition today. 

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The issue

The community are outraged following the recent incident involving young Keegan Payne and Sky News Australia reporter Peter Stefanovic. During an interview, instead of celebrating Keegan's success in catching the million-dollar barramundi, Peter chose to publicly shame him for a crime he committed but not convicted of, as a juvenile. The tone in his voice, body language and line of questioning made it clear that his intention was to humiliate this young man on national television.

This incident is not just about Keegan; it is indicative of a larger issue. It reflects the type of racist reporting that is frequently seen on right-wing news programs such as Sky News Australia where Indigenous people are often polarised as criminals. This kind of reporting perpetuates harmful stereotypes and contributes to systemic racism.

We need your help to demand accountability from those who misuse their platforms in such damaging ways. We are asking you to join us in calling for Peter Stefanovic's immediate resignation from Sky News Australia.

Let us stand together against racism and bias in media reporting, especially when it targets our youth who should be encouraged rather than shamed for past mistakes.

Please sign the petition today. 

The Decision Makers

Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
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