MEAA Media Room


Urgent action needed to rescue Australian journalism

November 1, 2021 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom #pressfreedom MediaRoom Releases

A new study pointing to a crisis in Australian public interest journalism demands urgent government action to safeguard our democracy.

Arts and entertainment workers will continue to need support once lockdowns are lifted

October 11, 2021 Mark Phillips #coronavirus #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA MediaRoom Releases

The reopening of venues in Australia’s two largest cities must be accompanied by targeted income support and venue capacity subsidies

IATSE ‘yes’ vote sets a benchmark for all

October 6, 2021 Mark Phillips #MEAACrew #MEAAECS MediaRoom Releases

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Allliance is proud to stand in solidarity with US screen production union (IATSE) members after they voted to authorise strike action this week.

Don’t be misled on Federal Government COVID support for arts sector

September 27, 2021 Mark Phillips #coronavirus #freethearts #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA MediaRoom Releases

Federal Arts Minister Paul Fletcher is misleading the community about the level of assistance provided to the creative and performing arts sector during the COVID pandemic by misusing data provided by his department.

Media union condemns targeting of journalists by police and protesters

September 22, 2021 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Other statements Releases

Journalists should be able to go about their work informing the public without facing assault from police or protesters, says the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance.