Next Nine boss must put the journalism first

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Nine Entertainment must not waste the opportunity created by the departure of Chief Executive Officer Mike Sneesby to reset the business with a clearer focus on supporting quality journalism ...

Latest regional media redundancies a blow to local journalism

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ACM’s announcement today that it would cut 35 jobs across 11 newsrooms, which follows its decision to discontinue printing eight newspapers, is a blow to quality local journalism. To be attributed to Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance acting Media Director Michelle Rae: “While ACM promotes itself as a “trusted voice” ...

MEAA members lodge protected action ballot at Guardian Australia

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Members of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance at Guardian Australia have today applied to the Fair Work Commission for a protected action ballot.   Guardian Australia journalists are committed to providing quality journalism for the readers. They are taking the step of a protected action ballot to ensure sustainable and ...

Submission to the Victorian Creative State Strategy

In this submission to the Creative State Strategy, MEAA says Victorians need a comprehensive arts and cultural agenda, effectively and sustainably funded, to help build a better society. As the pressures of work and economic survival demand more of our time, we need to question whether the cultural participation of ...

Garrett review is a good first step

A review of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra headed by Peter Garrett is a positive move towards restoring the company’s reputation following a period of poor management ...

MEAA submission to ACCC Digital Platform Services Inquiry

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MEAA makes this submission in response to the Digital Platform Services Inquiry Final Report issues paper. In particular, this submission focusses on potential competition issues in generative artificial intelligence ...

ABC needs a strong leader to restore stability and confidence

The next managing director of the ABC must act quickly to restore the confidence of staff and audiences by firmly defending the independence and integrity of its news reporting ...

Queensland shield laws will enhance right to know

Queenslanders’ right to know will be enhanced by the passage of journalist shield laws through the state’s parliament ...