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ABC staff ‘disgusted’ by handling of Lattouf case

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The ABC must commission an independent inquiry into the broadcaster’s independence from outside interference and apologise for allowing external pressure to influence the dismissal of Antoinette Lattouf and attempts to have other journalists sacked in recent years ...

Statement from the Nine Publishing national house committee

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We stand with our colleagues at Nine Darwin, who have been blindsided by management’s decision to decimate the bureau and cut all but one reporter and one camera operator job ...

ACM axes more jobs amid AI fears

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The axing of more experienced journalists by Australian Community Media (ACM) is another blow to communities who rely on local papers for critical and relevant information ...

New ABC boss presents opportunity for a reset

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New ABC managing director Hugh Marks must seize the opportunity to make cultural change in the organisation and to restore the confidence of editorial staff that senior management will always have their backs ...

News MAP funding a welcome leg up for Australian journalism

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The union for Australian journalists welcomes the delivery by the federal government of more than $150 million to support the sustainability of public interest journalism over the next four years ...

Media union welcomes government scheme to force tech giants to pay for journalism

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The union for Australian journalists cautiously welcomes moves by the federal government to force global digital platforms to compensate media outlets for content shared on their platforms or face hefty penalties ...

Evidence is clear; urgent action needed on AI creative theft

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A Parliamentary committee has recognised the urgent need for legislation to protect Australia’s creative and media landscape from the rapacious behaviour of the big Artificial Intelligence developers – now the government must act ...

Address by MEAA Media Federal President Karen Percy at the 2024 Walkley Awards

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Following is an edited speech delivered by MEAA Media Federal President Karen Percy to the 69th Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism in Sydney on November 19, 2024 ...
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