@withMEAA

The union & industry advocate for Australia's creative professionals. Authorised by Erin Madeley, 245 Chalmers St, Redfern NSW 2016. Phone: 1300 65 65 13

 Australia and New Zealand
meaa.org
Joined March 2009
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We are stronger together. Join MEAA today at meaa.org/join
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All MEAA members in Victoria are invited to join us for an evening of celebration, connection and solidarity at our Melbourne Members' Night and Gold Honour Badge Presentation. Wed 11 Nov, 6pm Common Rooms, Victorian Trades Hall RSVP meaa.io/MelbMembersNight
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MEAA Members stand for press freedom. ABC management should too. #ISTANDWITHMIKEY @withMEAA
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I stand with Michael Slezak. Union delegates must be free to speak up for journalists and the public’s right to know. #ISTANDWITHMIKEY @withMEAA @MikeySlezak
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I stand with Michael Slezak. Union delegates must be free to speak up for journalists and the public’s right to know. #ISTANDWITHMIKEY
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Today, union members are showing their support for delegates to advocate on their behalf. Union delegates must be free to speak up for journalists and the public’s right to know. #ISTANDWITHMIKEY #PressFreedom
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MEAA recently surveyed over 500 journalists and media workers. Without a floor for freelancer pay and conditions, we found 56% of freelancers are forced to spend less time on research, fact checking and quality control Read the report: meaa.io/FreelancerReport2026
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Through the News Bargaining Incentive, we’re demanding freelance media workers receive:   Fair minimum rates  Timely payment within 30 days of engagement  Superannuation paid on top of fees
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MEDIA RELEASE : MEAA welcomes the Joint Select Committee on AI’s recommendation that Australian creators retain control over how their work is used and are paid when it is used by AI. meaa.io/4yowKpY
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Big Tech should not get a free pass to use creators' work. The Joint Select Committee on AI has recommended the government review copyright settings to ensure creators retain control of their work and are compensated for its use. #PayUp meaa.io/4zuDHGK

'Pre-vetting' accusation as politicians grapple with AI

Labor and the coalition stand accused of interfering with a bipartisan committee's recommendations from an independent inquiry into...

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Australian creative and media workers deserve consent, control and fair pay for their work and to be fairly paid when it is used by AI. Sign the petition: meaa.io/FairPay

Sign the petition: Fair Pay for Creative Work

Every day, Australian performers, musicians, actors, journalists, voice artists and technicians help create the stories, music and cultural works that enrich our communities and inform our democrac...

meaa.good.do
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MEAA members at the ABC have overwhelmingly backed a motion defending the rights of elected union representatives to speak out and represent members.
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Members are calling on ABC management to respect legal union rights, commit not to undermine those protections, and meet with staff to discuss their concerns. Union representatives must be free to advocate for the members they were elected to represent. #PressFreedom
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Congratulations to all the finalists for the 2026 WA Media Awards. Winners will be announced at a gala dinner on Saturday 7 November at Crown Perth. See the full announcement here: meaa.io/WA-Media-Awards
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The rollout of Future News at Nine News outlets can't come at the expense of news workers. Journalists, camera operators, producers and editors are taking on extra duties while newsrooms face redundancies and growing workloads. meaa.io/4duO2tP

MEAA calls for stronger worker consideration as Future News continues rollout

The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) has called on Nine Entertainment to manage the increasing concerns from journalists, camera operators, editors and production staff regarding pay,...

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MEAA is calling on Nine Entertainment to address workers' concerns and ensure change is matched with fair pay, proper training, safe workloads and respect for the people who make quality journalism possible. #StrongerTogether
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In our recent survey of over 500 media workers, 100% of freelancers surveyed agree: Outlets receiving public funding should be required to commit to fair pay and conditions for workers, and upholding standards of quality, ethical journalism.
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Read the report: meaa.io/4zTLAH1
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As the News Bargaining Incentive moves into implementation, it must include: -Minimum pay rate for freelance media workers -Timely payment within 30 days of engagement -Superannuation paid on top of fees -AI regulation
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Freelance journalists' rates of pay haven’t kept up with the cost of living and in fact are going backwards in real terms! Read the report: meaa.io/FreelancerReport2026 #StrongerTogether #NewsBargainingIncentive
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Through the News Bargaining Incentive, MEAA members are calling on the government to implement a fair minimum rate for freelancers, ensure timely payment and guarantee superannuation on top of fees.
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