Progressive advocacy group GetUp!has rolled out a new campaign aimed at reforming the Australian Press Council.The initiative marks the organisation's first major campaign since a tumultuous 2025.At the centre of the push is a letter addressed to GetUp!members, written by David Sharaz, the group's new media and campaigns lead.

Sharaz, a former press gallery journalist and public affairs professional, urges members to support a petition advocating for changes to the media watchdog.

Notably, the letter references Sharaz’s wife, former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, who publicly alleged she was raped by a colleague in Parliament House in 2019.This personal connection appears to be used to underline the importance of media accountability and ethics in Australia.The campaign seems to draw on approaches from earlier media reform efforts, echoing strategies dating back to 2016.GetUp!’s renewed focus on media regulation highlights ongoing concerns about how the press handles sensitive issues, particularly in political contexts.

The move signals a broader push for greater scrutiny and standards within Australian journalism, and encourages public participation in shaping the accountability of media institutions.This campaign reflects GetUp!’s strategy of combining advocacy with direct engagement of its membership base.