MEAA Media Room


Senate media inquiry must consider multiple challenges facing the industry

November 12, 2020 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Other statements Releases

A new Senate inquiry into Australia’s media is a welcome opportunity to address many of the issues confronting public interest journalism in this country

MEAA welcomes dropping of raid investigation but the threat to press freedom remains

October 15, 2020 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Other statements Releases

Laws that allow for the criminalisation of journalism need urgent reform despite the dropping of charges against ABC reporter Dan Oakes

Chloe Dallimore stands down as MEAA Equity president

October 15, 2020 Mark Phillips #MEAAEquity MediaRoom Releases

Australian performer and activist Chloe Dallimore has stood down as president of MEAA Equity after six years in the role.

Sexual assault survivors in Victoria can now tell their stories

October 13, 2020 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Other statements Releases

MEAA welcomes the Victorian Government’s amendments to the Judicial Proceedings Reports Act that will allow survivors of sexual assault to tell their stories.

Casting decision snubs local talent

October 8, 2020 Mark Phillips #MEAAEquity MediaRoom Releases

The decision to cast an international actor to play the lead in a new production of the musical Pippin is another snub of the enormous well of Australian theatrical talent