MEAA Media and s18C

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 Media submission to the Parliamentary inquiry into freedom of speech in Australia

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.

Overcoming gender inequality in society must start with the creative sectors

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.

MEAA CEO Paul Murphy speech at the 2016 Walkley Awards

Thanks David and good evening everyone.

I wish to acknowledge and pay my respects to the Elders, past and present, of the Yuggera and Turubul peoples – the traditional custodians of the lands in the Brisbane area.

The Walkley award for Freelance Journalist of the Year was presented at a ceremony in July.

This year the award was won by filmmaker Yaara Bou Melhem for ...

Media union goes to Fair Work to get paid overtime for journalists

The Fair Work Commission will today hear an application by the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance to vary the two key Awards governing working conditions in the media to ensure that journalists are financially compensated for any overtime they work.