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MEAA says defamation judgement confirms need for law overhaul

February 22, 2019 #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom Featured News

MEAA, the union for Australian journalists, says today’s decision of the Federal Court in the defamation action brought by Chau Chak Wing against the former Fairfax newspapers demonstrates the urgent need for an overhaul of Australia’s outdated defamation laws. The defence of qualified privilege was rejected by the court.

MEAA supports Maria Ressa

February 15, 2019 #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom Featured News

MEAA Media’s National Media Section committee has written to the Philippines Ambassador to Australia to protest the latest arrest and intimidation of Maria Ressa, the chief executive officer of online news site Rappler.

Ways to Wellness

February 13, 2019 #MEAAEquity #Wellness

Working in the entertainment industry involves unique challenges.

BuzzFeed job cuts highlight crisis facing journalism worldwide

January 30, 2019 #GoodJobsInDigitalMedia #MEAAMedia News

MEAA Media members across Australian journalism stand in solidarity with their colleagues at BuzzFeed Australia who face cuts to a quarter of their workforce as a result of a worldwide savings push.

Reality Check

January 24, 2019 #MEAAEquity

Kate Hood readily describes herself as disabled. Her theatre company storms boundaries, with productions reflecting the reality of the world around us.