Oakes urges renewed fight for press freedom
Press Gallery veteran says journalists have been too complacent about creeping restrictions on press freedom.
Press Gallery veteran says journalists have been too complacent about creeping restrictions on press freedom.
As concern over terrorism grew last year, Tony Abbott told us: “The delicate balance between freedom and security may have to shift”. Well, the balance between press freedom and security certainly shifted. Tonight I want to make a number of points about that.
Equity has been made aware of a number of advertisements promising extra work on the Pirates of the Caribbean movie in exchange for a fee.
The Australian Freelance Musician’s Alliance (AFMA) is launching a Fair Trade campaign that will recognise businesses, venues, organisations, agents and fellow musicians that treat musicians fairly, understand the value of live music in Australia and make a positive contribution to the industry. To receive AFMA Fair Trade approval nominees will be assessed on a list […]
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA), the union and industry advocate for Australia’s journalists, has described the National Security Legislation Amendment Bill No 1 which been passed by the parliament an outrageous attack on press freedom in Australia. MEAA federal secretary Christopher Warren said: “This Bill has been rushed through in undue haste without […]
