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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

Australia and New Zealand
Joined March 2009
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This Monday November 2, the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists, help support the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate and the Media Safety & Solidarity Fund (MSSF) by purchasing a campaign t-shirt. meaa.io/4BE77Ew #EndImpunity #PressFreedom
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The MSSF helps journalists and media personnel in the Asia-Pacific region through times of emergency, war and hardship. Wear your solidarity. Defend press freedom.
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AI is already replacing production crew, actors and editors in its booming microdrama industry. The warning for Australia's screen industry is clear: if workers don't have rights, the benefits of AI flow to big tech while jobs disappear. meaa.io/3UpCgdN #PayUp
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"Like cutting up a Picasso and rebuilding it." That's how long-term Neighbours sound recordist Bruce Findlay, who worked on the show from episode one, described plans to use AI to re-edit decades of footage into vertical microdramas. #PayUp meaa.io/3U6icxf
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Creative work isn't just content to be endlessly repackaged. The actors, writers and crew who made these productions should be consulted before their work, likeness or expertise is used in ways nobody could have imagined when they signed contracts decades ago.
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AI must not become a shortcut around consent, consultation and fair compensation for the workers who create the value in the first place.
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"By licensing our members’ performances to AI platforms... without consent, credit, or compensation, companies like Universal, Warner Records, and Atlantic are bypassing the very human creators who made their catalogs valuable in the first place,” meaa.io/4spbEpU
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The NSW Journalists’ Benevolent Fund’s Student Loan Relief Grant provides eligible young journalists with a one-off payment to help reduce student debt and support their journey towards home ownership. Applications are now open. meaa.io/4hZwQzn
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MEAA is deeply concerned about the workplace culture at Seven West Media and stands with workers affected by unsafe or unacceptable behaviour. Seven must now explain what action it has taken to address these allegations and ensure workers are protected. meaa.io/3U6ZAgv
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Read MEAA’s full statement here. meaa.io/3WG7Ch1
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ABC reporter Will Murray showed remarkable courage today, helping rescue a driver from a sinking vehicle in floodwaters. Thank you Will and to all journalists who continue to serve their communities, even in the most challenging circumstances. meaa.io/4yF1vXV
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3rd annual vigil to observe the United Nations International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists. 7-8pm, Monday, 2 November Reddacliff Place, Brisbane CBD RSVP here: meaa.io/3VKMNAS
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NSW based Media comrades! Come join us to talk about Press Freedom with our esteemed panel. This Press Foundation Q&A and conversation is to kick off Gadigal / Sydney’s Peace Week events. Please RSVP here meaa.io/3WjwQBI
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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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