“People feel empowered as individuals, empowered as groups, and empowered in the sense that they are now taking a greater part in the democratic process of Australia, which they see as being eroded by anti-terrorism laws and legislative restrictions” - Michael Meadows

What does it mean to be part of a community? Is community media necessary? Marisol Da Silva speaks to Michael Meadows about the potential of community media to empower individuals and provide a diverse alternative to commercially driven mass media.