Hi everyone, I just wanted to let everyone know: *The deadline for submission of abstracts and panel proposals for has been extended until Friday 12 March 2021. * This year’s conference, taking place from 6-9 July 2021 at the University of Melbourne, will centre on the theme of ‘Community, Authority and Power <http://anzca.org/conference/2021/cfp/?mc_cid=a6b35b8b48&mc_eid=UNIQID>’. Abstracts and Panel Proposals accepted for this year’s conference can be presented in person at University of Melbourne, or virtually for those unable to attend. We welcome submissions for abstracts and panels on a wide range of topics in contemporary communication, digital media and cultural studies, as well as related areas such as journalism, political and historical studies, sociology and creative practice. Abstracts submitted for ANZCA 2021 will be considered for potential inclusion as full, peer-reviewed articles in special issues of the two ANZCA-affiliated journals, Media International Australia <https://journals.sagepub.com/home/mia?mc_cid=a6b35b8b48&mc_eid=UNIQID> and Communication Research and Practice <https://www.tandfonline.com/toc/rcrp20/current?mc_cid=a6b35b8b48&mc_eid=UNIQID>, to be published following the conference. *GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS:* *Abstract Submission* - Maximum of 350 words - Indicate which stream you prefer - Nominate how you will attend (in person or virtually) *Panel Proposals* - 3-4 speakers - 150 – 300 words justifying the panel - Additional information (maximum 300 words) Further information, including speaker details, is available on the ANZCA 2021 website, which will be updated regularly in the lead-up to the conference. To submit an abstract or panel proposal, click here <https://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/c7c7b0a9-6228-4242-a051-f845286c8c0e?mc_cid=a6b35b8b48&mc_eid=UNIQID> . For abstract & panel submission information click here <https://www.phoenixcreativemanagement.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/ANZCA-2021-SUBMISSION-DETAILS-1.pdf?mc_cid=a6b35b8b48&mc_eid=UNIQID> . Information on the event and registration pricing can be found here <http://anzca.org/conference/2021/?mc_cid=5b3ff528a9&mc_eid=UNIQID&mc_cid=a6b35b8b48&mc_eid=UNIQID> . We look forward to your submission! *ANZCA Conference Team* E: conference@anzca.org <Conference@anzca.org> -- Professor of Political Communication and Journalism School of Media, Film and Journalism Monash University https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/scott-wright https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=VzWDwiEAAAAJ&hl=en