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Election 2016: how the policies compare

June 28, 2016 #freethearts #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity #MEAAMedia News
After examining the arts, screen and media policies of the major parties, MEAA has produced this scorecard.

Spotlight on Brendon Cole

June 27, 2016 #MEAACrew #MEAAECS

Brendon Cole has been a MEAA member at the Melbourne Cricket Ground for 27 years, as an ex-chief inspector at the Victorian Police, he brings with him patience when dealing with unruly patrons and drive to achieve successful outcomes when up against management in EBA negotiations. MEAA sat down with Cole recently to find out why being a MEAA member is ...

Beware of TVC testimonial agreements

June 24, 2016 #MEAAEquity

Performers are increasingly being required to sign off on “testimonial” release agreements for work on television commercials providing endorsements for products or companies.

Sexism in the media raises its ugly head

June 22, 2016 #MEAAMedia #womeninmedia News

A new debate about sexism and misogyny in Australia’s media has been sparked by the controversy over offensive comments made by broadcaster Eddie McGuire about one of Australia’s leading football journalists.

Hyde and Seek majority MEAA

June 20, 2016 #MEAACrew #MEAAECS

Crew working on the Matchbox TV series production Hyde and Seek have reached a milestone, becoming the first majority union crew in the Get Real on Rates campaign.