World Press Freedom Day 2024: another year wasted
Another World Press Freedom Day has arrived without any significant reforms by any level of government to improve press freedom in Australia
Another World Press Freedom Day has arrived without any significant reforms by any level of government to improve press freedom in Australia
This is an edited version of the speech given by MEAA Media Federal President Karen Percy to the 68th Walkley Awards held in Sydney on Thursday, November 23. I want to acknowledge that we are on Gadigal land tonight and that many First Nations people are still hurting after the recent referendum. I pay my […]
ABC members around Australia, including those in Hobart, made a stand against racism on May 23 following attacks on their colleague Stan Grant. Journalism is a cornerstone of any functioning liberal democracy, and essential to a thriving, connected society. Changing technologies, business models, ownership and funding arrangements and attacks on press freedom have threatened our […]
Australia’s standing as a world leader for press freedom is in further danger of being eroded without major changes to support public interest journalism
The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance welcomes the chance to take part in discussions about key issues in our industry – including defamation, whistleblower protection, Freedom of Information and the impact of national security laws on journalism – in tomorrow’s press freedom roundtable hosted by Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus in Canberra.
