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Creative Workplaces will help to deliver safe and fair jobs in the arts and entertainment sectors

MEAA welcomes the Federal Government’s commitment to safer and fairer workplaces across all art forms with the establishment of the ...

Federal Council meets in Sydney

For the first time since 2020, Federal Council, the decision-making body of MEAA made up of 95 elected members from ...

National Cultural Policy is a big step forward for the sector

The release of the new National Cultural Policy, Revive,  is a major show of faith in the arts sector by the ...

My MEAA Story: Luke Plumb

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Luke Plumb is a multi-instrumentalist, composer and producer based in Tasmania who has been a member of Musicians Australia since ...

Erin Madeley to be next MEAA Chief Executive

Erin Madeley will succeed Paul Murphy as the Chief Executive of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance ...

Renewal at the top of Australia’s union for media, entertainment and arts workers

The MEAA Federal Council will have a fresh look with 43 new delegates and a change of leadership at the ...

Gold honours for SOMA stalwarts

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Two long-standing stalwarts of the Symphony Orchestra Musicians Association have been awarded Gold Honour Badges at MEAA’s Federal Council ...

Ready to deal with whatever challenges come our way

MEAA has not allowed COVID to distract from the opportunities available to build a stronger and better union, says Federal ...

The COVID-19 vaccination and your rights at work

As the vaccination roll-out continues across Australia, we know that thousands of MEAA members have opted to be vaccinated ...

My MEAA story: Ruth Hazleton

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Ruth Hazleton is a singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has been a driving force in the creation and growth of ...