Cuts to ABC “dangerous and irresponsible”
The Federal Budget’s cut of $127 million from the ABC represents a dangerous and irresponsible assault on public broadcasting in Australia.
MEAA Media Room
Film funding top up welcome, but permanent solution still needed
An additional $140 million in funding to attract major offshore screen productions to Australia will create new opportunities for cast and crew, but is not a long-term solution, says the union for performers and crew.
Criminalising Journalism – MEAA’s 2018 report into the state of press freedom
Criminalising Journalism is MEAA’s annual report into the state of press freedom in Australia in 2018. This report is released on World Press Freedom Day, May 3, every year. Read an online version at pressfreedom.org.au.
Read MorePress freedom in Australia “getting worse”: survey
Press freedom in Australia has deteriorated over the past decade according to a survey of more than 1200 people conducted by MEAA.
Local coverage to suffer as ABC cuts journalistic experience
The ABC’s decision today to axe 20 journalists around Australia will undoubtedly impact local newsrooms.
