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Are you ready to join the fight for the future of your industry?

April 29, 2020 #coronavirus #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity #MEAAMedia #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA News

MEAA members have been fighting for the arts, entertainment and media industries for over 100 years. Now we are in the biggest fight yet to rebuild our industries from the devastating impact of COVID-19.

Let’s keep working together to save our arts and entertainment industries

April 9, 2020 #coronavirus #Freelance #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity #MEAAMedia #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA News

A message from MEAA Chief Executive Paul Murphy.

Fact sheet: JobKeeper income subsidy

April 1, 2020 #coronavirus #Freelance #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity #MEAAMedia #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA
Get all the facts about whether you are eligible to apply for the JobKeeper income subsidy payment.

Performers’ rights: Streaming and recording live performances

March 31, 2020 #coronavirus #MEAAEquity

Currently under the Award and the Performers Collective Agreement (PCA), recordings of live theatre productions (including rehearsals) can only occur by agreement between the producers and cast.

If you are asked about the streaming of a theatre production, which could include a new recording of the production or the release of archival footage, Equity recommends you consider the ...

MEAA condemns regional newspaper closures

March 25, 2020 #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom Featured News

At a time when fast and accurate information is more important than ever, media owners have an obligation to do all in their power to keep publishing, broadcasting and serving their communities.