Government urged to act on AI and stop theft of nation’s creative assets as critical productivity talks approach

Workers from across Australia’s media, creative and entertainment sectors are calling on the government to introduce regulation of Artificial Intelligence, amid widespread concerns about stolen work and future job losses.

A new survey by the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance of more than 700 workers – including actors, crew members, musicians, and journalists – has revealed high levels of concern ...

Statement from MEAA Musicians Section RE: Australian National University School of Music

Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) members are deeply concerned by the proposed closure of the School of Music at the Australian National University (ANU) and elimination of specialised programs in musicology, performance, and composition. We stand in solidarity with the NTEU and the ANU’s wider staff and student community in opposing the broader change processes at ANU involving cuts ...

Special Envoy’s Plan to Combat Antisemitism

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance condemns hate speech, including antisemitism, as a threat to democracy, a free media, and equality.

Antisemitism, as a form of racism, should be met with the principle of zero tolerance.

MEAA acknowledges the release of the Special Envoy’s Plan to Combat Antisemitism and the Prime Minister’s willingness to tackle this issue.

It is important, however, that proposed ...

Antoinette Lattouf wins unlawful termination case against ABC

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance welcomes the Federal Court’s finding that journalist Antoinette Lattouf was unlawfully terminated by the ABC.

Today’s result sends a clear message: the ABC Chair and management failed in their obligations to push back against outside influence, racism, and bullying.

MEAA Chief Executive Erin Madeley said the ABC’s leadership had capitulated to political pressure and pro-Israeli lobbyists ...

Mismanagement of our ABC must stop

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance has condemned the latest cuts to secure jobs and diverse voices at the ABC.

MEAA Chief Executive Erin Madeley said mismanagement and cuts to staff and public interest reporting and programming was undermining the ABC’s mandate.

“The ABC is one of Australia’s most important institutions. It needs to be well funded and accessible to all Australians,” ...