MEAA has been informed today that Sydney based theatrical agency, Encompass (Encompass Entertainment Group Pty Limited), has been placed under External Administration as the company’s directors have opted to voluntarily wind up the company.
Staff at the Adelaide Festival Centre have voted to accept their agreement after prolonged negotiations with management.
There is growing concern in the Australian performer community about foreign artists being imported to star in major musicals.
Following extensive consultation with the Equity Diversity Committee, the Casting Guild of Australia (CGA) has adopted a diversity policy that will now be included on their website, Facebook page and in CGA members’ casting briefs and email signatures.
In the second week of the federal election campaign, press freedom is in the spotlight following Australian Federal Police raids in pursuit of a whistleblower who was the source of sensitive documents leaked to the media.
