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Performers’ rights: Streaming and recording live performances

March 31, 2020 #coronavirus #MEAAEquity

Currently under the Award and the Performers Collective Agreement (PCA), recordings of live theatre productions (including rehearsals) can only occur by agreement between the producers and cast.

If you are asked about the streaming of a theatre production, which could include a new recording of the production or the release of archival footage, Equity recommends you consider the ...

MEAA condemns regional newspaper closures

March 25, 2020 #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom Featured News

At a time when fast and accurate information is more important than ever, media owners have an obligation to do all in their power to keep publishing, broadcasting and serving their communities.

Accessing Centrelink payments during coronavirus

March 23, 2020 #coronavirus #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity

COVID-19 has had a significant impact on our members and the arts and entertainment industry across Australia.

MEAA offices to close but services to continue as usual

March 23, 2020 #coronavirus News

Due to the escalation of public health measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus), our offices have been temporarily closed from Monday, March 23.

Arrangements are in place to ensure our staff can work remotely and our services to members are maintained.

You can continue to contact MEAA Member Central on 1300 656 513 or by email at members@meaa.org to ...

COVID-19 and your rights at work

March 19, 2020 #coronavirus #MEAACrew #MEAAECS #MEAAEquity #MEAAMedia #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA

MEAA’s National Industrial Team has produced this fact sheet to answer all your questions about coronavirus.