For too long, workers have faced uncertainty. They deserve secure jobs, predictable income and the ability to plan for the future.
We need a comprehensive National Cultural Policy that ensures an industry where talent and experience are properly valued.
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Live music is under threat as musicians are being replaced by recordings or AI-powered digital substitutes.
Join our campaign to safeguard sustainable careers for musicians and ensure everyone can experience the power of live performance.
meaa.io/keepmusiclive#KeepMusicLive
We surveyed workers in the creative and media industries to inform our submission to the Australian Government's review of National Cultural Policy.
Over two-thirds said they have experienced low or inconsistent pay.
Read more: meaa.io/4xmxWL8#NationalCulturalPolicy
Read the MEAA submission to the Government, outlining a long-term vision to rebuild Australia’s battered arts and cultural sectors and improve conditions for workers.
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Calling all Melbourne Fringe Festival participants - we'd like to hear from you to learn about your experience as a creative worker taking part in the festival.
Complete the survey today: meaa.io/melb-fringe
We are calling for Equitable Remuneration (ER) to be embedded in Australian copyright law - ensuring creators are paid when their work is used, including by AI.
This isn’t optional. It’s the foundation of a sustainable creative economy.
#PayUpmeaa.io/payup
The panel discussion on Equitable Remuneration (ER) at MEAA Federal Council today demonstrated the need for consultation and fair pay for creative and media workers in an AI-driven world.
#PayUp
Learn more about the campaign here: meaa.io/payup
Today’s MEAA Federal Council update from the MEAA Indigenous Committee focused on representation, protecting digital sovereignty, creating opportunities, and advocating for industry change.
#StrongerTogether
We’re kicking off the MEAA Federal Council 2026 with a powerful opening, including Welcome to Country, key governance steps, and setting the agenda for the two days ahead.
This is where the work begins.
#StrongerTogether
This National Reconciliation Week, MEAA members acknowledge the enduring connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to land, culture, and storytelling.
As the union for Australia’s creative and media workers, we recognise that truth-telling and First Nations voices are central to a fair, inclusive, and representative industry.
Find out more about events you can attend near you:
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Apply now for the Masters & McKenzie Investigative Journalism Fellowship. Six investigative journalists will attend a two-day workshop in Sydney with investigative reporters including Kate McClymont, Chris Masters and Nick McKenzie. Closing 1 June.
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Congratulations to all the finalists for the 2026 SA Media Awards.
Winners will be announced at an awards dinner on Friday, July 10 at The Playford Hotel in Adelaide.
See the full announcement here: meaa.io/SA-Media
Australia’s creative industries generate billions, but many creative workers still miss out when their work is broadcast in Australia. Equitable Remuneration (ER) would make sure creators are paid fairly, every time their work is used.
#PayUpmeaa.io/payup
Musicians are disappearing from Australia's biggest stage shows as KeyComp - a technology which allows a single keyboard player to replicate entire sections of an orchestra - is replacing musicians.
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Spotify and Universal Music Group have made a deal that will allow subscribers to generate song covers and remixes using AI.
We need Equitable Remuneration (ER) in Australian copyright law to ensure that creators are paid all uses of their work.
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Calling all journalists - the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) are running a webinar on how to identify, understand and counter climate disinformation. There are two times available: