MEAA Media Room


Paddy Manning takes over as Chair of MEAA Ethics Committee

May 21, 2024 Mark Phillips #MEAAMedia MediaRoom Releases

Award-winning journalist and author Paddy Manning has been appointed as the new Chair of the MEAA Journalist Ethics Committee.

Biden must act to end Assange prosecution now

May 20, 2024 Phill Lappin #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Releases

The decision by the United Kingdom High Court to allow Julian Assange to appeal against his extradition to the United States is a welcome step forward

Statement from the Symphony Orchestra Musicians’ Association (SOMA)

May 16, 2024 Mark Phillips #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA Health and safety MediaRoom Other statements

Australian orchestral musicians stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual assault, rape and gendered violence.

Budget investment in arts training and education must result in quality jobs

May 15, 2024 Mark Phillips #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity #MEAAMedia #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA MediaRoom Releases

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance welcomes the federal government’s continued efforts in the 2023-24 Budget to revive Australia’s long-neglected arts, cultural and media sectors.

McBride jailing reinforces need for whistleblower reforms

May 14, 2024 Mark Phillips #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom #pressfreedom MediaRoom Releases

The jail sentence of almost six years handed down to whistleblower David McBride today represents a shameful day for the public’s right to know and shows the need for urgent reforms to protect whistleblowers from prosecution.