MEDIA, ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS ALLIANCE

Empowering Australia’s creative professionals.

Built on integrity. Powered by creativity

MEAA is the largest and most established union and industry advocate for Australia’s creative professionals.

The Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and Cultures of the lands and seas of which we live and work. We pay our respects to all First Nations Peoples, Elders and Ancestors. We acknowledge that Sovereignty was never ceded and stand in Solidarity towards a shared future.


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Represent: diversity, inclusion & access for performers, crew and musicians

Represent is a campaign to truly represent the diversity of our nation across our theatre, dance, ...

Posted on 14th, March 2024

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Michael Balk elected new MEAA Federal President

MEAA has new national leadership following the election of Michael Balk as Federal President to replace ...

Posted on 6th, March 2024

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Super and the gender gap

Research over the years has consistently shown that women tend to retire with less super than ...

Posted on 5th, March 2024

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Global journalist unions call for US government to free Assange

On the eve of a crucial court hearing in London, journalist unions around the world have ...

Posted on 19th, February 2024

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Gaza Journalists Appeal

The current conflict in Gaza has had unprecedented and devastating effects on journalists in Palestine.

Posted on 15th, February 2024

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SOMA statement on MYO funding cuts

SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA MUSICIANS’ ASSOCIATION (SOMA) Statement on the defunding of Melbourne Youth Orchestras The union for ...

Posted on 15th, February 2024

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Closing Loopholes Bill passes through the Senate

MEAA welcomes the passage this week of groundbreaking workplace legislation that will provide a pathway for ...

Posted on 9th, February 2024

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Media Super: Our commitment to responsible investing

We believe well-governed companies that manage material* Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) risks and opportunities in ...

Posted on 1st, February 2024

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MEAA 2024 elections

Ballot papers and candidate information for contested elections for union positions are being posted to MEAA ...

Posted on 23rd, January 2024

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Advice to members re: Connect Talent Management

On December 8, MEAA received written advice from Connect Talent Management that it is ceasing trading ...

Posted on 21st, December 2023

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MEAA statement on freedom of political opinion in relation to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Israel and Palestine

In response to increasing expressions of concern from our membership, the Musicians, Equity, and Entertainment, Crew ...

Posted on 19th, December 2023

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My MEAA Story: Jaspar McCahon-Boersma

Jaspar McCahon-Boersma is a bass player from Sydney who has been involved in the Musicians Australia $250 ...

Posted on 15th, December 2023

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The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance acknowledges the traditional custodians and cultures of the lands and seas on which we live and work. We pay our respects to all First Nations peoples, elders and ancestors. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded, and stand in solidarity towards a shared future.
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