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GetUp Appoints David Sharaz to Combat Media Misinformation

2/8/2026

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David Sharaz, a former journalist and husband of Brittany Higgins, was appointed by GetUp to bolster its operations against Advance.
He will focus on media accountability and misinformation as part of GetUp's strategy.
GetUp aims to expand its workforce and financial capacity after challenges in recent years.
Interim co-CEO Paul Ferris emphasized scrutinizing powerful media influences.
In related news, a federal court found Bruce Lehrmann liable for raping Brittany Higgins.

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David Sharaz, a former journalist and husband of Brittany Higgins, was appointed by GetUp to bolster its operations against Advance.
He will focus on media accountability and misinformation as part of GetUp's strategy.
GetUp aims to expand its workforce and financial capacity after challenges in recent years.
Interim co-CEO Paul Ferris emphasized scrutinizing powerful media influences.
In related news, a federal court found Bruce Lehrmann liable for raping Brittany Higgins.