Latest news from MEAA Equity

Built on integrity. Powered by creativity.


New President excited about union’s future

#MEAAEquity, News
MEAA’s Federal President Michael Balk talks about his life as a performer and the path that has led him to his new role ...

Protecting performers’ image and work from unauthorised AI use

#MEAAEquity
We need your help to send our representatives in Parliament a message that it’s time for comprehensive legislation that forces AI companies to do the right thing → Stop AI theft. With the development of artificial intelligence with the ability to generate new synthesised images, voices and other media based on existing digitised content, it is imperative ...

Michael Balk elected new MEAA Federal President

MEAA has new national leadership following the election of Michael Balk as Federal President to replace Simon Collins, who has retired after almost a decade in the position ...

Advice to members re: Connect Talent Management

#MEAAEquity, News
On December 8, MEAA received written advice from Connect Talent Management that it is ceasing trading – and that clients would be encouraged to move to a new agency in the new year ...

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 and Sport sections of MEAA support the rights of arts workers to be able to express their political opinions within their professional workplaces and creative spaces without fear of retribution ...