Theatre Royal gets new lease on life
The reopening of the Sydney’s historic Theatre Royal is another great example of what’s possible when we stand together, writes Equity President Chloe Dallimore.
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Know your rights: Television commercials
Equity is concerned about the rise in non-standard terms “Warranties and Special Conditions appearing in casting briefs and contracts for television commercials. Here’s what to look out for.
Theatre industry unites to continue safety campaign
MEAA, theatre leaders, actors and crew will attend the second Safe Theatres Forum in Melbourne this weekend to continue industry-wide efforts to combat sexual harassment and bullying in theatrical workplaces.
Federal Court hears ‘sham contracting’ appeal
An appeal hearing in the Federal Court will help to clarify whether actors engaged on long-running shows are employees or independent contractors.
MEAA statement to the inquiry into political interference in the ABC
Statement by MEAA chief executive Paul Murphy to a public hearing of the Senate Environment and Communications References Committee as part of its inquiry into allegations of political interference in the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) – in Sydney, Tuesday March 5 2019.
