MEAA Releases

Latest releases from MEAA


Sexual assault survivors in Victoria can now tell their stories

MEAA welcomes the Victorian Government’s amendments to the Judicial Proceedings Reports Act that will allow survivors of sexual assault to tell their stories ...

Casting decision snubs local talent

#MEAAEquity, MediaRoom, Releases
The decision to cast an international actor to play the lead in a new production of the musical Pippin is another snub of the enormous well of Australian theatrical talent ...

Response to 2020-21 Budget Statement

MediaRoom, Releases
Responding to the 2020-21 Budget announced tonight by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg, MEAA Chief Executive Paul Murphy said ...

Government fails the content test in another blow for the screen industry

The failure of the federal government to introduce local content rules for streaming video services will hasten more screen industry job losses in the wake of COVID-19 ...

Screen industry ready to play a role in economic recovery

Up to 15,000 jobs are at risk if the federal government adopts recommendations from commercial television lobbyists ...