MEAA Media Room


Equity calls for restoration of censored line

February 4, 2014 Web Admin Releases

Equity has expressed disappointment at QTC’s removal of a satirical line about Premier Campbell Newman from the Jonathan Biggins’ play Australia Day.

MEAA calls upon Australian Open organisers to consider players’ welfare

January 13, 2014 Web Admin Releases

 MEAA, the union representing sports professionals, is concerned about the safety of tennis players being required to compete in the in the extreme heat during the Australian Open.

Musicians campaign for more local representation at Council funded festivals

January 13, 2014 Web Admin Releases

Musicians are calling on the City of Sydney to use its major festivals as a chance to promote local artists, rather than import a majority of acts from overseas.

Joint letter SA Devices Bill

November 22, 2013 Mike Dobbie Submissions

Joint media organisations’ letter to South Australian Shadow Attorney-General regarding the Surveillance Devices Bill 2012.

Press Freedom Report 2013

September 30, 2013 Lauren Katsikitis Reports

Power, Protection & Principles – the 2013 report into the state of Press Freedom in Australia looks at how powerful people are increasingly using court orders to compel journalists to reveal their confidential sources, sparking an urgent need for uniform national shield laws to protect journalist-source privilege and the obligations of the MEAA Journalist Code of Ethics.