Support floods in for AAP journos after job cuts announced

There has been strong support for AAP journalists after the company announced it would be making up to 15% of its workforce redundant. 

Proposed Changes to MEAA’s Rules

MEAA Federal Councillors have approved a range of alterations to the union’s rules.

Closing the super gap

After years of campaigning by MEAA members, Fairfax Media has agreed to extend superannuation to employees on parental leave in a decision which will have far-reaching implications for the whole media industry.

Vale John McAuliffe

John McAuliffe, a key figure in the unionisation of Australia’s orchestral musicians, has passed away in Sydney, aged 71.

MEAA says cuts to ABC “dangerous and irresponsible”

The Federal Budget’s cut of $127 million from the ABC represents a dangerous and irresponsible assault on public broadcasting in Australia, MEAA said.

There are grave implications for audiences seeking news and information, and these cuts only weaken public broadcasting at the very time when commercial broadcasting is struggling due to the challenges of digital disruption – particularly for audiences in ...