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Our job is to keep up the pressure

November 17, 2022
There may be a new government in Canberra, but the role of MEAA as the leading advocate for media, entertainment and arts workers has not changed,  says Federal President Simon Collins.

Cassie Derrick appointed Director of MEAA Media

October 5, 2022

Cassie Derrick has been appointed the new Director of the MEAA Media section, taking over from Adam Portelli

Cultural policy review must address poverty wages of arts workers

August 24, 2022 #LetsGetCreative #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity News

New MEAA Chief Executive Erin Madeley and her predecessor, Paul Murphy, have met with Arts Minister Tony Burke to discuss the future of the arts in Australia.

Reporting on climate: resources for journalists

August 4, 2022 #MEAAMedia News

Reporting on climate change is no longer a niche round for journalists.

Fact sheet: Paid pandemic leave

July 21, 2022 #coronavirus News

The Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment is a lump sum payment for people who are ineligible for paid sick leave from their employer and unable to work and earn income because they have to self-isolate or quarantine or because you’re caring for someone who has to self-isolate or quarantine.