A landmark meeting of freelance media workers from all over Australia has endorsed a new charter of rights that will form the foundation of campaigning to set a floor for pay and conditions and protect quality journalism.
Developed in consultation with performers, performer representatives and casting directors, the Self-Tape Best Practice Guidelines standardise the self-tape process in terms of technology, time commitments and self-test expectations, whilst allowing for the best performance possible: a win-win situation for all.
Regional and rural journalists are overworked, underpaid and pessimistic about the future of their careers and the outlets they work for.
The MEAA Federal Council will have a fresh look with 43 new delegates and a change of leadership at the top of the union’s Media section.
