MEAA Media Room


MEAA statement on Israel and Palestine crisis

November 6, 2023 Mark Phillips MediaRoom Other statements Releases

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) is appalled at the outbreak of violence unfolding across Israel, Palestine and the region.

The role of journalists must be safeguarded in Gaza conflict

October 26, 2023 Mark Phillips #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom #pressfreedom MediaRoom Releases

The union for Australian journalists condemns the rising death toll of media workers in Gaza and calls on Israel and Hamas to respect the role that journalists play as non-combatant witnesses in times of war.

MEAA welcomes return to Australia of journalist Cheng Lei

October 11, 2023 Mark Phillips #pressfreedom MediaRoom Releases

The union for Australian media workers welcomes the release and repatriation of fellow journalist Cheng Lei today.

Media union condemns WA police demand for footage

October 6, 2023 Mark Phillips #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom #pressfreedom MediaRoom Releases

The union for Australian journalists is alarmed at reports that Western Australian police are demanding the ABC hand over footage featuring climate activists filmed as part of an investigative television documentary that has yet to air.

Restoration of government funding a great result for the NSW screen industry

September 26, 2023 Mark Phillips #MakeItAustralian #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity MediaRoom Releases

The restoration of funding for the NSW screen industry will ensure thousands of jobs and small businesses remain in the state, says the union for screen workers.