MEAA Releases

Latest releases from MEAA


Actor killed by firearm on Brisbane film set

An actor has this afternoon died reportedly after being shot in the chest on the set of a music video being filmed in Brisbane ...

Overcoming gender inequality in society must start with the creative sectors

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance – the union for Australia’s media and creative professionals – welcomes the release of the Victorian Government’s gender equality strategy and its recognition that overcoming gender discrimination in the media and arts sectors will help to shape attitudes around gender and violence ...

Media union goes to Fair Work to get paid overtime for journalists

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The Fair Work Commission will today hear an application by the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance to vary the two key Awards governing working conditions in the media to ensure that journalists are financially compensated for any overtime they work ...

New casting guidelines lead the way on use of overseas performers

#MEAAEquity, MediaRoom, Releases
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance is calling on other theatrical producers to follow the example of the Michael Cassel Group in adopting transparent guidelines for the engagement of overseas performers on Australian stages ...

ABC must explain strategy following latest cuts

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA), the union and industry advocate for Australia's journalists, is calling on ABC managing director Michelle Guthrie to outline her strategy for the broadcaster following today’s announced budget cuts, job losses and major programming changes at ABC Radio National (RN) ...