Australia needs a comprehensive cultural policy
New data showing the importance of art and creativity to everyday Australian lives underpins the urgent need for a contemporary cultural policy, says the union for arts and entertainment workers.
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Regional media support needs accountability
MEAA has called for greater oversight of the Federal Government’s regional media support fund as redundancies continue in companies that have received the taxpayer support.
Closing SA’s Border Watch group abandons local communities
MEAA is concerned the decision to close the Border Watch Newsgroup leaves local communities without a key source of regional news and information.
MEAA welcomes proposed Queensland journalists’ shield law
MEAA has welcomed the commitment of both the Queensland Government and Opposition to develop a shield law to protect journalists.
Australian media must do better on diversity
A new report revealing that just 6% of television news and current affairs reporters have a non-European background is a wake up call for Australia’s media.
