MEAA Media Room


ACM axes more jobs amid AI fears

January 21, 2025 Mark Phillips MediaRoom Releases

The axing of more experienced journalists by Australian Community Media (ACM) is another blow to communities who rely on local papers for critical and relevant information.

NMS statement on ACM redundancies

January 20, 2025 Mark Phillips #MEAAMedia MediaRoom Other statements
The MEAA National Media Section committee has passed the following statement:

New ABC boss presents opportunity for a reset

December 17, 2024 Mark Phillips MediaRoom Releases

New ABC managing director Hugh Marks must seize the opportunity to make cultural change in the organisation and to restore the confidence of editorial staff that senior management will always have their backs.

News MAP funding a welcome leg up for Australian journalism

December 16, 2024 Mark Phillips MediaRoom Releases

The union for Australian journalists welcomes the delivery by the federal government of more than $150 million to support the sustainability of public interest journalism over the next four years.

Media union welcomes government scheme to force tech giants to pay for journalism

December 12, 2024 Mark Phillips MediaRoom Releases

The union for Australian journalists cautiously welcomes moves by the federal government to force global digital platforms to compensate media outlets for content shared on their platforms or face hefty penalties.