Support for regional media is nowhere near enough
The union representing Australia’s journalists has called on the Federal Government to bolster its assistance package to regional media companies.
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JobKeeper subsidy must apply to all freelancers
The Morrison Government must clarify and if necessary amend the eligibility criteria for its JobKeeper subsidy to alleviate concerns that a large proportion of the arts and entertainment workforce will fall through the cracks.
Employers in arts, entertainment and media need to re-hire stood down workforce
Employers in the arts, entertainment and media sectors should begin re-hiring their workforces in the wake of today’s announcement of an income subsidy for most Australian workers, says their union.
Unlock regional publishers funds now to keep newspapers alive
The Federal Government must immediately unlock $40 million in funding to keep regional and rural newspapers alive during the coronavirus crisis, says the union for Australia’s media workers.
MEAA condemns regional newspaper closures
At a time when fast and accurate information is more important than ever, media owners have an obligation to do all in their power to keep publishing, broadcasting and serving their communities.
