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MEAA: 'AI remains unregulated in Australia, and any attempt to replace journalists with AI tools would ignore public demand for strong laws...
"This could have been avoided if Nine’s managers had listened to the concerns raised by union representatives over many meetings."
On Tuesday afternoon, MEAA members were contacted about an "urgent meeting" at Sydney's Qantas international terminal.
Nine called the strike “disappointing" but said there are "comprehensive plans" in place to ensure Olympics coverage won't be impacted.
MEAA members have voted to stop work for five days.
Members taking part in the action include journalists assigned to cover the Paris Olympics, which begin on 26 July.
On Friday, Nine announced it would be cutting “around 200 jobs.”
Local news has the biggest gap between availability and audience interest.
"The first priority of the new chair must be to demonstrate through actions – not only words – that journalism is valued...
This marks the culmination of over six months of efforts by MEAA delegates.
Annabelle Herd tells Mediaweek why the laws should pass, while Ciaran Davis warns: "Jobs will be under severe threat."
If the Bill passes, it would result in the removal of the cap on fees radio stations pay to the PPCA
• Madeley first became a MEAA member as an acting graduate in 2007
