MEDIA, ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS ALLIANCE

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MEAA is the largest and most established union and industry advocate for Australia’s creative professionals.

MEAA @withMEAAHuge congratulations to journos at @latimes - an overwhelming vote to unionise overcoming more than a century of an… https://t.co/LwMX8VV1Yt2 days ago
MEAA @withMEAART @IFEX: #StandWithRappler as Philippine government agency revokes license of news website https://t.co/lL3aTWN8iS @rapplerdotcom "This is…23 hours ago
MEAA @withMEAART @boom_berger: Cast off the course socks of denial and underpants of self-loathing to meet other freelancers @withMEAA @walkleys https://…2 days ago
MEAA @withMEAAAnd who says unions are dying? @latguild https://t.co/Sztn7n37fc2 days ago
MEAA @withMEAA“Australia in recent years has dropped down the rankings on #pressfreedom,” says @thegreenmurphy, singling out nati… https://t.co/3h8DpppatD1 hour ago


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News


Working in extreme heat

Summer is upon us and already across the states, we have experienced a number of extremely ...

Posted on 18th, January 2018

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Ten top tips: Daina Reid

Daina Reid is one of Australia’s most successful television directors. Here she shares her ten top ...

Posted on 20th, December 2017

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Culture of fear prevents performers speaking out on sexual harassment: Zoe Angus

Almost a quarter of victims of sexual harassment, assault or bullying in live theatre do not ...

Posted on 18th, December 2017

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2017: the year in review

A look back at how 2017 panned out for MEAA members.

Posted on 15th, December 2017

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Must-see films about journalism

Journalism has always been great fodder for film. Here are a couple of dozen of the ...

Posted on 15th, December 2017

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‘Brownie’ fears for industry’s survival without government support

Screen industry legend Ray Brown — recently honoured with a MEAA lifetime membership — talks about ...

Posted on 14th, December 2017

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Jenny finds her niche in the editing suite

As well as one of the best sound editors in Australia, Jenny Ward has been a ...

Posted on 11th, December 2017

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A proud history at the forefront of Australian journalism

  The MEAA Media section has a century of experience campaigning on behalf of the profession, ...

Posted on 8th, December 2017

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A tireless campaigner for safety on set

For almost three decades, Julie Deakins has fought to improve safety in the screen industry. For ...

Posted on 4th, December 2017

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HuffPost closure ‘disrespectful’ to staff

MEAA met yesterday with editorial staff from HuffPost Australia following Wednesday’s decision by the publisher and ...

Posted on 1st, December 2017

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