MEAA Media Room


MEAA to begin search for new Chief Executive

April 4, 2022 Mark Phillips MediaRoom Releases

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance will shortly begin a search for a new Chief Executive to replace Paul Murphy who has advised the MEAA Board that he will not be seeking to renew his contract when it expires in February next year.

Australian, US press leaders condemn China’s secretive prosecution and detention of MEAA Media member Cheng Lei

March 30, 2022 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Other statements Releases

Washington, D.C. / Canberra March 31, 2022 – US and Australian press leaders on Wednesday strongly condemned the ongoing detention and secretive prosecution of journalist Cheng Lei

Government neglect of the arts continues in Federal Budget

March 30, 2022 Mark Phillips #coronavirus #freethearts #HandsOffOurABC #LetsGetCreative #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity #MEAAMedia #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA MediaRoom Releases

Last night’s Federal Budget continues a pattern of neglect and contempt for Australian arts by the Coalition Government, says the union for arts and entertainment workers.

Government must invest in regional media or more outlets will close

March 23, 2022 Mark Phillips #MEAAMedia #OurStoriesMatter MediaRoom Releases

A Parliamentary inquiry has acknowledged the stark decline in regional newspaper publishing and called for new targeted funding for the sector

Musicians’ union welcomes $250 minimum fee for gigs

March 3, 2022 Mark Phillips #MEAAMusic MediaRoom Releases

The introduction of a $250 minimum fee for government subsidised gigs in Victoria will put much needed money into the pockets of musicians.