February 25, 2022 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Other statements Releases
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance’s national media section committee of elected officials has condemned the suspension of 24 Papua New Guinean TV journalists who walked off the job in support of a colleague.
February 24, 2022 Mark Phillips #Freelance #MEAAMedia MediaRoom Releases
A landmark meeting of freelance media workers from all over Australia has endorsed a new charter of rights that will form the foundation of campaigning to set a floor for pay and conditions and protect quality journalism.
February 10, 2022 Mark Phillips #MEAAMedia #OurStoriesMatter MediaRoom Releases
Regional and rural journalists are overworked, underpaid and pessimistic about the future of their careers and the outlets they work for.
February 9, 2022 Mark Phillips MediaRoom Other statements
The Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) has concluded ballots for all union offices. You can find the AEC’s declarations concerning uncontested positions and contested positions here.
Thanks to all the members who put their names forward for consideration.
February 7, 2022 Mark Phillips #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Releases
Today’s announcement of an $87 million increase in funding to the ABC is a drop in the ocean after more than half a billion dollars of cuts by the Coalition Government since 2014, says the union for Australia’s media workers.