MEAA Releases

Latest releases from MEAA


Independent financing of ABC drama and comedy should not be feared

A new essay written by the former director of television at the ABC is a timely and worthwhile contribution to the debate about the future of the public broadcaster and its role in nurturing a home grown screen industry ...

AFP officer accesses journalist’s call metadata without a warrant

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) the union and industry advocate for Australia’s journalists, is appalled at the revelation an Australian Federal Police officer has been able to access a journalist’s telecommunications data without being granted the necessary Journalists Information Warrant ...

Cuts to kids’ TV quotas must be resisted

Australia’s commercial free-to-air broadcasters and the emerging streaming video-on-demand (SVOD) sector must not be allowed to walk away from an obligation to support original, home-grown children’s television ...

Vote of no confidence in News Corp management

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This resolution was carried unanimously by News Corp editorial staff in Brisbane at a meeting today: "This meeting of editorial employees in Brisbane moves a Vote of No Confidence in senior national News Corp management.  Yesterday (April 11) staff were told there would be a restructure of the business, including photography and ...

MEAA condemns News Corp cuts

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MEAA has condemned the cuts to front line editorial staff announced today at News Corp metropolitan and community titles around the country. Photographic staff and production roles have been targeted in the cuts, which were announced at newsroom meetings with company representatives today. In some cities, up to two-thirds of ...