Fairfax marks World Press Freedom Day by cutting 25 per cent of its journalists

MEAA is appalled at the decision of Fairfax Media management to cut 125 full-time equivalent positions, or 25 per cent of its journalists, from its metropolitan newspapers.

The decision indicates that, yet again, Fairfax is opting for savage cuts that will only weaken its business further rather than investing in its products and working to achieve smarter outcomes.

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New press freedom report is chilling reading

Speech: Australia’s lawmakers ignore press freedom issues

AFP officer accesses journalist’s call metadata without a warrant

MEAA is appalled at the revelation an Australian Federal Police officer has been able to access a journalist’s telecommunications data without being granted the necessary Journalists Information Warrant.

Why I’m a MEAA member: Shona Treadgold

Shona Treadgold is a technical manager at Crown Perth Theatre she gives MEAA an insight into how the theatre runs from where she sits, some of her most treasured working moments and tips on how to make an impression at work.