MEAA Media Room


MEAA members lodge protected action ballot at Guardian Australia

September 3, 2024 Mark Phillips #MEAAMedia MediaRoom Releases

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.

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Submission to the Victorian Creative State Strategy

August 29, 2024 Mark Phillips #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA MediaRoom Submissions

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.

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Garrett review is a good first step

August 26, 2024 Mark Phillips #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA MediaRoom Releases

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 submission to ACCC Digital Platform Services Inquiry

August 23, 2024 Mark Phillips MediaRoom Submissions

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.

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ABC needs a strong leader to restore stability and confidence

August 22, 2024 Mark Phillips #HandsOffOurABC #MEAAMedia MediaRoom Releases

The next managing director of the ABC must act quickly to restore the confidence of staff and audiences by firmly defending the independence and integrity of its news reporting.