MEAA Media Room


Hands Off Our ABC campaign in Wentworth

October 6, 2018 Mark Phillips #HandsOffOurABC MediaRoom Releases

Much-loved children’s television characters the Bananas In Pyjamas and long-running Playschool host Benita Collings will join other actors and performers today to inform Wentworth voters about the threats to the ABC ahead of this month’s by-election.

MEAA WA Media Section statement of support for ABC colleagues

October 2, 2018 Mike Dobbie #HandsOffOurABC #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Other statements

MEAA WA Media Section sends a statement of support to ABC colleagues

Crisis won’t end until ABC Board members answer what they knew and when

September 29, 2018 Mike Dobbie #HandsOffOurABC #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Releases

MEAA’s ABC House Committee demands greater transparency and accountability from the ABC board in light of a damaging week for the national broadcaster.

ABC leadership crisis demands full public inquiry

September 27, 2018 Mike Dobbie #HandsOffOurABC #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom Releases

The resignation of chairman Justin Milne has worsened the leadership crisis at the top of the ABC which will only be resolved with a comprehensive public inquiry.

ABC chairman must stand aside immediately

September 27, 2018 Mark Phillips #HandsOffOurABC #MEAAMedia Releases

ABC chairman Justin Milne should heed the decision of his board and stand aside today to allow a comprehensive, independent inquiry to go ahead into alleged political interference in the running of the ABC.