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AFP powers chilling for journalism

February 15, 2016 #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom MediaRoom News Releases

The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA), the union and industry advocate for journalists, reiterates its concerns that the Australian Federal Police (AFP) is using its powers to investigate the contact journalists have with their confidential sources.

Staff at Seven vote on new agreement

February 15, 2016 #MEAACrew #MEAAECS

Today is the last day for staff to vote on the new the Seven Network Enterprise Bargaining Agreement.

25 years of killing, 2297 journalists slain

February 12, 2016

The IFJ has released its 25th anniversary list of journalists killed in targeted murders, bombings and cross-fire incidents.

New Australian TV show puts diversity on the agenda

February 12, 2016 #MEAAEquity

In the lead up to the premiere of Here Come the Habibs a short promotional trailer was released by the Nine Network. Perhaps purposely edited to be controversial, the reaction of the public and the media was swift.

Spotlight on Adam Kuiper

February 12, 2016 #MEAACrew #MEAAECS

MEAA chats to key grip and proud MEAA member Adam Kuiper, who was among the many crew members who joined the fight to Save Our Stories.