A Parliamentary inquiry report into the film and TV industry is a mixed bag that includes some sensible proposals but is captive to commercial and ideological self-interest, says MEAA, the union for Australian performers and screen crew.
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance – the union and industry advocate for Australian media workers – welcomes today’s announcement that the competition watchdog will conduct an inquiry into social media giants like Facebook and Google, and their impact on journalism in Australia.
The inquiry’s terms of reference include a focus on “the extent to which platform service ...
This speech was delivered by MEAA chief executive Paul Murphy at the 62nd annual Walkley Awards for Excellence in Journalism in Brisbane on the evening of November 29 2017.
Pursuant to the Fair Work (Registered Organisations) Act of 2009, the elected officers of the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance present their annual report, together with financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2017.
MEAA has formally complained to the Australian and PNG prime ministers about the singling out and deliberate targeting by PNG police of Iranian-Kurdish refugee journalist Behrouz Boochani.
