MEAAinTruth versus Disinformation — the Challenge for Public Interest JournalismWhat is needed so journalism can deliver on the promise of democracyA raft of reforms are required to restore Australia’s reputation for press freedom, writes MEAA Media Federal President Karen Percy.5 min read·May 1, 2023----
MEAALandmark court case exposes serious chink in Palaszczuk Government’s shield lawsThe treatment of ‘Witness F’ has disturbing parallels with a case from 15 years ago.3 min read·Aug 10, 2022----
MEAAinTruth versus Disinformation — the Challenge for Public Interest JournalismThe Way ForwardThe pandemic has been marked by attacks on truth. How can the media push back against disinformation? By Mike Dobbie12 min read·May 2, 2022----
MEAAinTruth versus Disinformation — the Challenge for Public Interest JournalismFreelance journalismMEAA’s freelancers are implementing a safety net of workplace rights and working with colleagues to protect public interest journalism5 min read·May 2, 2022----
MEAAinTruth versus Disinformation — the Challenge for Public Interest JournalismFunding public interest journalismAustralian journalism is in crisis after years of disruption, undermining and neglect. Swift action is urgently needed to halt the decline15 min read·May 2, 2022----
MEAAinTruth versus Disinformation — the Challenge for Public Interest JournalismRegional journalism in crisisIn February 2022, MEAA released the findings of its survey of journalists working in regional media about their concerns for their industry…7 min read·May 2, 2022----
MEAAinTruth versus Disinformation — the Challenge for Public Interest JournalismThe 2022 MEAA press freedom surveyA staggering 92.5% of media workers said they feared that threats, harassment and intimidation of journalists are on the rise.4 min read·May 2, 2022----
MEAAinTruth versus Disinformation — the Challenge for Public Interest JournalismA global pandemic, a global crisis for press freedomDisinformation about COVID came from politicians, was spread by social media; undermined press freedom and provoked threats to journalists.23 min read·May 2, 2022--1--1
MEAAinTruth versus Disinformation — the Challenge for Public Interest JournalismIn their own wordsSocial media is a common tool for abusing media workers. But journalists are also being violently assaulted as they work27 min read·May 2, 2022----
MEAAinTruth versus Disinformation — the Challenge for Public Interest JournalismTruth versus DisinformationIn an era of disinformation and fake news, public interest journalism sorts fact from fiction and holds power to account5 min read·May 2, 2022----