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Asio’s section 35P powers to be redrafted

February 2, 2016 #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom
Journalists still face up to 10 years jail but recommendations for amendments to the controversial section 35P of the Asio Act have been accepted by the Turnbull Government.

Have your say on penalty rates

February 1, 2016 #MEAACrew #MEAAECS

The Fair Work Commission is currently deciding whether or not to protect penalty rates.

MEAA members in the running for Oscar

February 1, 2016 #MEAACrew #MEAAECS

Three members of the Entertainment, Crew & Sport section of MEAA have been nominated for an Oscar in a record year for Aussies.

Ten top tips – Kerry Barden

January 28, 2016 #MEAAEquity

Kerry Barden of Barden/Schnee Casting shares his tips for audition success. 

Kerry has cast over 200 films and television shows, including, most notably, Boy’s Don’t Cry, American Psycho, The House of Mirth, Still Alice, Dallas Buyers Club and The Help to name a few. As a producer, his credits include the award winning Conversations With Other Women with Aaron Eckhart and ...

Managing injury in the Australian Ballet

January 27, 2016 #MEAAEquity #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA News
It takes a large medical and health team to keep MEAA’s members at The Australian Ballet in top physical condition.