News
We will not be deterred from campaigning for quality journalism
The Office of the Fair Work Ombudsman has launched an investigation into the industrial action taken by journalists at Fairfax Media in March.
Criminalising the Truth, Suppressing the Right to Know
The Foreword to MEAA’s report into press freedom in Australia. The full report can be viewed online or downloaded.
Budget shortchanges arts and the ABC
The federal Budget has again left the arts community and public broadcasting shortchanged with no extra funding for the arts and the prospect of further cuts to jobs and services at the ABC.
MEAA marks World Press Freedom Day
Today, UNESCO World Press Freedom Day, the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance, the union and industry advocate for Australia’s journalists, calls on Australia’s politicians to commit to the principles of press freedom and the public’s right to know.