ACM’s announcement today that it would cut 35 jobs across 11 newsrooms, which follows its decision to discontinue printing eight newspapers, is a blow to quality local journalism.
To be attributed to Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance acting Media Director Michelle Rae:
“While ACM promotes itself as a “trusted voice” in the regional communities in which it operates, continued cost-cutting and redundancies ...
Members of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance at Guardian Australia have today applied to the Fair Work Commission for a protected action ballot.
Guardian Australia journalists are committed to providing quality journalism for the readers. They are taking the step of a protected action ballot to ensure sustainable and secure jobs, and transparency and accountability on diversity.
MEAA acting Media Director ...
In this submission to the Creative State Strategy, MEAA says Victorians need a comprehensive arts and cultural agenda, effectively and sustainably funded, to help build a better society.
As the pressures of work and economic survival demand more of our time, we need to question whether the cultural participation of workers, families and communities are being adequately supported.
...A review of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra headed by Peter Garrett is a positive move towards restoring the company’s reputation following a period of poor management
MEAA makes this submission in response to the Digital Platform Services Inquiry Final Report issues paper.
In particular, this submission focusses on potential competition issues in generative artificial intelligence.
MEAA submission to ACCC Digital Platform Services Inquiry ...