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The union & industry advocate for Australia's creative professionals. Authorised by Erin Madeley, 245 Chalmers St, Redfern NSW 2016. Phone: 1300 65 65 13
Musician, conductor, composer and academic Aaron Wyatt talks to the importance of regulating AI not just to protect jobs, but to protect human culture and art. Australia needs a comprehensive AI Act. meaa.io/4hSIfys #StopAITheft
“Palestine, Gaza in particular, is currently the most dangerous place on earth for journalists.” MEAA Deputy Chief Executive Adam Portelli spoke on ABC News today on the worsening crisis facing Palestinian journalists in Gaza. #MEAAmedia
Entries are now open for the 2025 WA Media Awards. The awards are open to entrants based in WA or working for a WA-based media organisation during the eligibility period. All entries must have been published, broadcast or televised from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. For more…
Vale Peter Ryan, greatly respected ABC journalist, who was awarded a MEAA Gold Honour Badge earlier this month for his outstanding service to the union and Australian journalism. Our thoughts are with his family and friends, particularly Mary and Charlotte. #MEAAmedia…
This week #MEAAmedia members in Sydney got together for a drink and to honour some legends of our union. Leigh Tonkin and Michael Janda were presented with their prestigious Gold Honour badges for outstanding contribution to our union and industry, and members also toasted Peter…
Earlier this month, MEAA's motion on AI was carried unanimously at the International Federation of Musicians (FIM) Congress in Geneva. Musicians' unions across the world are demanding a global system of payment and regulation of AI to ensure that performers cannot be exploited.…
Sydney journos — join us TOMORROW night for a drink! We're toasting recent wins, celebrating union legends @mikejanda and @leightonkin, and @NourHaydar is discussing diversity in newsrooms. RSVP: meaa.org/events/sydney-… #MEAAmedia
Sad to see an Australian cultural institution can be brought to an end at the whim of a multinational streaming service. If we want to continue to see locally made productions we need real local content quotas for streaming services. #MakeItAustralian meaa.io/4lRVIbk
Storytelling is an integral part of the oldest continuing culture on the planet. The ABC is celebrating the rich history, stories and achievements of Australia’s First People and MEAA is proud to support and celebrate members working on these productions that continue this…
MEAA members and staff proudly marched in the Melbourne NAIDOC March yesterday. No matter where you live across the continent, there is a NAIDOC Week event near you this weekend. buff.ly/c65pjgs #NAIDOCweek
NITV is showcasing powerful First Nations stories throughout #NAIDOCWeek. MEAA is proud to celebrate First Nations members working in screen. meaa.io/3TpTSlU
A delegation of MEAA First Nations’ leaders and staff proudly attended the 2025 National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony on the weekend, celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in their chosen fields. The ceremony, held…
