MEAA’s submission to competitive neutrality inquiry
MEAA note that this Inquiry is being conducted in an environment of overt hostility towards the ABC and to a lesser extent, SBS.
MEAA Media Room
Labor announcement on ABC funding a good start
The federal opposition’s announcement that it would restore the $83.7 million cut from the ABC at this year’s Budget is a good first step towards reversing the damage from a succession of funding cuts since 2014, says the union representing ABC news and current affairs employees.
AAP to cut 25 editorial jobs
AAP has announced plans to make up to 25 editorial positions redundant before June 30 and is leaving staff only a week to consider their options.
Cuts to ABC “dangerous and irresponsible”
The Federal Budget’s cut of $127 million from the ABC represents a dangerous and irresponsible assault on public broadcasting in Australia.
Film funding top up welcome, but permanent solution still needed
An additional $140 million in funding to attract major offshore screen productions to Australia will create new opportunities for cast and crew, but is not a long-term solution, says the union for performers and crew.
