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2017: the year in review

December 15, 2017 #MEAACrew #MEAAEquity #MEAAMedia News
A look back at how 2017 panned out for MEAA members.

Must-see films about journalism

December 15, 2017 #MEAAMedia News
Journalism has always been great fodder for film. Here are a couple of dozen of the best films made about journalism.

‘Brownie’ fears for industry’s survival without government support

December 14, 2017 #MEAACrew #MEAAECS News
Screen industry legend Ray Brown — recently honoured with a MEAA lifetime membership — talks about his career and the role that the union has played in his life.

Jenny finds her niche in the editing suite

December 11, 2017 #MEAACrew #MEAAECS News
As well as one of the best sound editors in Australia, Jenny Ward has been a long-term advocate for her union and her industry, for which she is to be awarded a MEAA Gold Honour Badge.

A proud history at the forefront of Australian journalism

December 8, 2017 #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom #walkleys Featured News

The federal council of the Australian Journalists Association gathers in Melbourne for its inaugural conference, March 1911.

The MEAA Media section has a century of experience campaigning on behalf of the profession, making it one of the oldest media unions in the world.