MEAA Media Room


Statement on the Walkley Awards

March 17, 2025 Mark Phillips #MEAAMedia MediaRoom Releases

The Walkley Awards have been part of the MEAA’s DNA for 70 years.

Statement on Board resignations

March 14, 2025 Mark Phillips #MEAAMedia MediaRoom Releases

MEAA thanks Karen Percy, Erin Delahunty and Kate Ferguson for their service as elected officers on the Board, Federal Council and National Media Section committee.

Musicians welcome Live Music Inquiry Report, call for urgent action

March 7, 2025 Phill Lappin #MEAAMusic MediaRoom Releases

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance, the union that represents Australia’s musicians, welcomes the report of the federal government’s Live Music Inquiry released today.

Reports of Neighbours axing shows why local content rules needs strengthening

February 21, 2025 Mark Phillips #MakeItAustralian #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity Campaigns MediaRoom Releases

Reports that the iconic Australian series Neighbours has been axed highlight the urgency of local content rules for streaming services.

Political interference in artistic expression must stop

February 18, 2025 Mark Phillips MediaRoom Releases

Artistic and creative organisations across Australia must reaffirm their commitment to freedom of expression following a series of interventions over the past 12 months which have resulted in artists being silenced or sidelined.