MEAA Media Room


Press freedom inquiry would still jail journalists

August 26, 2020 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Other statements Releases

Recommendations from a powerful parliamentary committee mean that journalists can still be jailed for doing their jobs.

Australia needs a comprehensive cultural policy

August 26, 2020 Mark Phillips #freethearts #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA MediaRoom Releases

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.

Regional media support needs accountability

August 24, 2020 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia MediaRoom Other statements Releases

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

August 19, 2020 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia MediaRoom Other statements Releases

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

August 19, 2020 Mike Dobbie #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom Campaigns MediaRoom Other statements Releases

MEAA has welcomed the commitment of both the Queensland Government and Opposition to develop a shield law to protect journalists.