Freelancers at Nine, News Corp, ABC & more major publications unite for collective industry push

Freelance journalists employed by Nine, News Corp, the ABC, Guardian Australia and a number of other major publications are meeting on Monday evening in a united bid to “secure freelance rights across the industry”.

“Over the past few weeks MEAA [Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance] freelancers have been organising across the industry to get much needed recognition and improvements to freelance conditions,” a note to members explains.

“We are gaining momentum, and the time is now to join your fellow freelancers in an industry-wide meeting to discuss these developments and the next steps to secure freelance rights across the industry.”