Leading lights of Australia’s film and TV industry from in front of and behind the camera will today urge federal politicians from all parties to act to ensure Australian stories continue to be told on Australian screens ...
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MEAA note that this Inquiry is being conducted in an environment of overt hostility towards the ABC and to a lesser extent, SBS ...
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The federal opposition’s announcement that it would restore the $83.7 million cut from the ABC at this year’s Budget is a good first step towards reversing the damage from a succession of funding cuts since 2014, says the union representing ABC news and current affairs employees ...
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AAP has announced plans to make up to 25 editorial positions redundant before June 30 and is leaving staff only a week to consider their options ...
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The Federal Budget’s cut of $127 million from the ABC represents a dangerous and irresponsible assault on public broadcasting in Australia ...
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An additional $140 million in funding to attract major offshore screen productions to Australia will create new opportunities for cast and crew, but is not a long-term solution, says the union for performers and crew ...
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Criminalising Journalism is MEAA’s annual report into the state of press freedom in Australia in 2018. This report is released on World Press Freedom Day, May 3, every year. Read an online version at pressfreedom.org.au ...
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Press freedom in Australia has deteriorated over the past decade according to a survey of more than 1200 people conducted by MEAA. The survey, which was conducted online by MEAA between February and April this year, is being released on UNESCO World Press Freedom Day, May 3. When asked to ...
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