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MEAA announces intention to withdraw from Australian Press Council

April 21, 2021 12:57

Australia’s union for journalists, the MEAA (Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance), has announced its intention to withdraw from the Australian Press Council (APC).

The MEAA said its decision follows feedback and consultation from members of its Media section that was overwhelmingly in favour of leaving the APC, and revealed its members believe the council has “lost credibility” and has failed to keep up with media convergence.

MEAA Media federal president Marcus Strom, vice-president Karen Percy

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Zanda Wilson was a reporter and podcast producer at Mumbrella, specialising in radio reporting. He left Mumbrella in September 2021.

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APC Australian Press Council Entertainment & Arts Alliance Karen Percy Marcus Strom MEAA Media Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance Press Council
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