MEAA Media Room


Joint statement from the Canberra Times, Illawarra Mercury and Newcastle Herald House Committees

July 22, 2021 Mark Phillips #MEAAMedia MediaRoom Other statements Releases

MEAA members are disappointed to see Australian Community Media executive chairman Antony Catalano make disparaging remarks about hard-working and dedicated staff

Apple Daily closure a devastating blow

June 24, 2021 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Other statements Releases

The forced closure of independent newspaper Apple Daily has devastating consequences for the people of Hong Kong.

Burmese journalists need our support

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

Australia must do more to support Burmese journalists who have been forced to flee Myanmar following the military coup in February.

SPA and MEAA release revised guidelines for screen safety

June 8, 2021 Mark Phillips #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity Health and safety MediaRoom Releases

Screen Producers Australia (SPA) and the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) have released the National Guidelines for Screen Safety.

MEAA submission on Broadcasting Legislation Amendment Bill 2021

June 2, 2021 Mark Phillips #MakeItAustralian #MEAACrew #MEAAEquity MediaRoom Submissions

MEAA strongly opposes the move to reduce the amounts of investment required of subscription television broadcasters for drama production under the New Eligible Drama Expenditure scheme. It is a retrograde and unwarranted step.

MEAA submission on Broadcasting Legislation Amendment ...