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ARTK letter to the SA Attorney-General re removal of publication restrictions pertaining to sexual offence cases

August 28, 2019 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Submissions

The Australia’s Right to Know coalition of media organisations (of which MEAA is a member) letter to the South Australian Attorney-General regarding the removal of the automatic publication restrictions pertaining to sexual offence cases currently prescribed by section 71A of the Evidence Act 1929 (SA).

ARTK letter to the Attorney-General re defamation issues

August 23, 2019 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Submissions

The Australia’s Right to Know coalition of media organisations (of which MEAA is a member) letter to the Commonwealth Attorney-General regarding defamation law issues that arise specifically within the Federal jurisdiction.

Australia’s Right to Know submission to the Northern Territory Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Framework

August 20, 2019 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Submissions

The Australia’s Right to Know coalition of media organisations (of which MEAA is a member) submission to the to the Northern Territory Sexual Violence Prevention and Response Framework. Submitted 190819

MEAA opening statement to PJCIS inquiry into press freedom

August 13, 2019 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Speeches Uncategorized

The opening statement by MEAA chief executive Paul Murphy to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security inquiry into the impact of the exercise of law enforcement and intelligence powers on the freedom of the press – Sydney, August 13 2019.

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Public supports increased funding for Australia’s orchestras

August 13, 2019 Mark Phillips #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA MediaRoom Releases

Symphony orchestras are valued as an important part of our culture, and most Australians would support maintaining or increasing government funding for them, according to a new national survey commissioned by the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance.

The online survey of 800 people found strong backing for public funding of orchestras with 83% of people saying funding should ...