Tag: MEAA
Learn from Timor-Leste ‘freedom’, says former PNG media council head
The National in Port Moresby
Papua New Guinea’s new media draft policy would put a stop to reporting news not regarded as “positive” for the...
Take action, don’t just offer words, MEAA tells Australia on media...
Pacific Media Watch newsdesk
The next Australian government must recommit to press freedom by putting in place overdue reforms to support public interest journalism, says...
Step up efforts to free Assange after 3 years in jail,...
Pacific Media Watch newdesk
Australia must step up diplomatic efforts to encourage the US government to drop its bid to extradite Julian Assange who has...
MEAA calls for halt to ‘slow erosion’ of media to safeguard...
Pacific Media Watch newsdesk
Australia’s union for journalists says Australian journalism is in crisis after years of disruption, undermining and neglect, and swift action is...
JERAA calls for urgent action to support Afghan journalists
Pacific Media Watch newsdesk
The Journalism Research and Education Association of Australia (JERAA) has urged the Australian government to make a strong commitment to supporting...
Australian journalists’ union urges new approach to media regulation
International Federation of Journalists
Australia’s journalists’ union – the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) – has voted to end its decades long relationship with...
MEAA rethinks press council role and backs need for Facebook media...
MEAA video message on YouTube.
Asia Pacific Report newsdesk
The Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) union is reconsidering its involvement in the Australian Press Council...
IFJ, MEAA condemn Facebook threat to ban Australian users sharing news
Pacific Media Watch
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) and the Media Entertainment Arts Alliance (MEAA) have condemned the global tech giant Facebook's threat to...
Malaysia police summon Al Jazeera journalists for questioning
The controversial 101 East episode Locked Up in Malaysia's Lockdown on 3 July 2020. Video: Al Jazeera
Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk
Malaysian police summoned six Al...
MEAA protests over police raid on Canberra journalist’s home
Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk
The raid by Australian Federal Police on the home of award-winning Canberra Press Gallery journalist today has been condemned by the...
Next ABC chief must be advocate for public broadcasting, says MEAA
Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk
The next managing director of the ABC must be prepared to fight for better funding and independence, and to champion public...
Two Timorese journalists named for Balibo Five-Roger East fellowships
Pacific Media Watch Newsdesk
Two journalists from Timor-Leste will benefit from the Balibo Five-Roger East Fellowship in 2018, an initiative of the Media, Entertainment and...
Public interest journalism at a ‘crossroads’, says MEAA
Australia's Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) says public interest journalism is at a "crossroads" in its submission to the country's Senate inquiry into the future...
