MEAA Media Room


MCG must audit its security after gun incident at AFL match

April 11, 2025 Mark Phillips MediaRoom News Releases

Workers at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground are demanding a full and thorough audit of security after two patrons were able to allegedly smuggle firearms into the venue last week.

Closure of BenarNews Pacific Bureau

April 7, 2025 Mark Phillips MediaRoom Other statements Releases

MEAA stands in solidarity with the journalists and staff impacted by the suspension of BenarNews

The next federal government must support Australian stories over Trump’s tariff tales

April 3, 2025 Phill Lappin MediaRoom Releases

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance welcomes the Prime Minister’s support for Australia’s screen industry and the News Media Bargaining Code in his remarks today responding to President Trump’s decision to impose 10% tariffs on Australian exports to the US.

Freelancers at Nine Publishing take public action to demand the end to falling rates

April 2, 2025 Mark Phillips

Freelance journalists at The Age, Sydney Morning Herald, Australian Financial Review, WAtoday, and Brisbane Times are today intensifying their campaign to demand an end to the declining pay rates they have experienced over the past 20 years.

Budget continues rebuilding by Albanese government

March 26, 2025 Mark Phillips MediaRoom Releases

Last night’s federal Budget has continued the rebuilding of Australia’s media and arts sectors while also providing further cost of living relief for creative workers who are frequently on low incomes and in insecure employment.