"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,”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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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
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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
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
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
