Media International Australia ( MIA ) is an international peer-reviewed journal founded in 1976 and dedicated to publishing cutting-edge scholarly research exploring media and communications in all their forms. MIA is inclusive, interdisciplinary, and international in its orientation; it welcomes diverse voices, and new conceptual and methodological approaches. A particular strength of MIA is its feature topics , guest-edited by leading scholars and bringing coherence to the publication of a collection of articles presenting vital research on significant new themes in media and communication. Each issue of the journal consists of a feature topic and a selection of individual articles, as well as book reviews. The journal is affiliated with the Australian and Aotearoa New Zealand Communications Association Inc ( AANZCA ). MIA supports Online First publication to make work available as soon as possible and is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics ( COPE ). Submit your manuscript today at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/mia