ACM management must consult with union and staff before making cuts
Australian Community Media’s decision to begin winding back on its print publications has been made without adequate consultation and is disrespectful to loyal editorial staff.
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Federal Government goes missing in action on income support for arts and entertainment workers
Tens of thousands of freelance and casual performers and crew – and many of their employers – have been denied access the JobKeeper income subsidy following the passage of legislation last night, says the union for arts and entertainment workers.
Government must broaden JobKeeper to include all freelancers and casuals
Thousands of freelance and casual employees who work in the arts, events and entertainment sectors will fall through the cracks of the JobKeeper income subsidy scheme unless the eligibility criteria is broadened over the next 48 hours.
Support for regional media is nowhere near enough
The union representing Australia’s journalists has called on the Federal Government to bolster its assistance package to regional media companies.
JobKeeper subsidy must apply to all freelancers
The Morrison Government must clarify and if necessary amend the eligibility criteria for its JobKeeper subsidy to alleviate concerns that a large proportion of the arts and entertainment workforce will fall through the cracks.
