MEAA Media Room


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.

Letter to Martin Foley and Danny Pearson re: stranded workers

August 31, 2021 Mark Phillips MediaRoom Other statements

On August 30, MEAA Equity Director Michelle Rae wrote to Victorian Health Minister Martin Foley and Arts Minister Danny Pearson seeking a meeting to discuss the plight of arts workers unable to return home to Victoria from NSW because of border closures.

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Arts workers left stranded in NSW without work and unable to return home

August 27, 2021 Mark Phillips #coronavirus #MEAACrew #MEAAEquity MediaRoom Releases

Victorian and South Australian arts workers who travelled to New South Wales for various productions before lockdown have lost their jobs and are now unable to return to their home state.