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A proud history at the forefront of Australian journalism

December 8, 2017 #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom #walkleys Featured News

The federal council of the Australian Journalists Association gathers in Melbourne for its inaugural conference, March 1911.

The MEAA Media section has a century of experience campaigning on behalf of the profession, making it one of the oldest media unions in the world.

A tireless campaigner for safety on set

December 4, 2017 #MEAAECS News
For almost three decades, Julie Deakins has fought to improve safety in the screen industry. For her efforts, she is to be awarded a MEAA Gold Honour Badge.

HuffPost closure ‘disrespectful’ to staff

December 1, 2017 #MEAAMedia News

MEAA met yesterday with editorial staff from HuffPost Australia following Wednesday’s decision by the publisher and Fairfax Media to pull the pin on their two-year-old joint venture.

Continuing on the path of progress

November 29, 2017 #MEAACrew #MEAAEquity #MEAAMedia #MEAAMusic #MEAASOMA News
A message to all members from Chief Executive Paul Murphy from MEAA’s 2016-17 Annual Report.

MEAA formally complains about treatment of Manus journalist

November 24, 2017 #MEAAMedia #pressfreedom Featured News

MEAA has written to the PNG and Australian prime ministers to formally complain about the singling out and specific targeting of journalist Behrouz Boochani.