The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance will vigorously oppose an attempt by screen producers to remove a raft of basic workplace rights for actors and other workers in the film and television industries.
An actor has this afternoon died reportedly after being shot in the chest on the set of a music video being filmed in Brisbane.
The Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights is currently holding an inquiry into parts of the Racial Discrimination Act, and in particular section 18C which has been the subject of some controversy in recent years.
MEAA’s Media section made this submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Human Rights’ inquiry into parts of the Racial Discrimination Act, and in particular section 18C, which makes it unlawful to “insult” or “offend” on the basis of race.
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance – the union for Australia’s media and creative professionals – welcomes the release of the Victorian Government’s gender equality strategy and its recognition that overcoming gender discrimination in the media and arts sectors will help to shape attitudes around gender and violence.
