Statement by House Committees of the SMH, Age and AFR
We are deeply concerned about the announcement today by Australian Associated Press to shut its editorial operations across the country
MEAA Media Room
Closing AAP Newswire is irresponsible; government must act to rein in digital giants
The decision to close the AAP Newswire business in June and its Pagemasters sub-editing and production operation in August is a gross abandonment of responsibility by its shareholders – Australia’s major media outlets.
Statement by AAP House Committee
MEAA members at Australian Associated Press thank media colleagues and those from outside the industry for their messages of support following an article written about the company’s future.
New content rules should not come at cost of children’s and Australian stories
New local content rules for digital platforms and streaming video services are needed, but should not come at the cost of releasing commercial television networks from their current obligations, says the union for Australian performers and screen workers.
The ABC warrant case shows the system is broken
The ABC’s decision today to end the appeal process against the warrant used to raid its offices demonstrates that the system is broken. MEAA says the only way to fix it is to change the law to protect public interest journalism and whistleblowers.
