Alliance magazines

Alliance magazines

The Summer issue of Alliance is out now

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Rate rise

Rate rise

Pay rates for voiceover work will increase on February 1.

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Rising stars

Rising stars

Entries now open for 2012 Walkley Young Aust Journalist of the Year Awards

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Fairfax journalists must not be forced to reveal source

 
Media SectionThe decision this morning, by NSW Supreme Court Justice Lucy McCallum, to order three Fairfax journalists to reveal their source is morally wrong and should be overturned on appeal. Justice McCallum ruled that Richard Baker, Nick McKenzie and Philip Dorling should hand over documents relating to a series of stories on the relationship of businesswoman Helen Liu to former defence minister, Joel Fitzgibbon. The documents would reveal the identity of the source of these stories.

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Rinehart share raid will not influence content

Media SectionGina Rinehart’s $192 million purchase of more than 200 million shares in Fairfax Media should not give the Perth-based mining magnate any influence over the editorial content of the company’s newspapers, websites or radio news bulletins. The move, which will give Ms Rinehart control of less than 15 per cent of Australia’s oldest publishing company, may allow her to secure one seat on the Fairfax board, but will not give her enough power to influence editorial content.

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Equity appoints Sue McCreadie as new director

Equity SectionActors’ Equity Australia is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sue McCreadie as its new director, commencing on March 1. Ms McCreadie joins Equity from NSW Trade & Investment where she was responsible for managing the state’s film incentives including, last year, a one-off $20 million Film Fund. Ms McCreadie will provide Equity with strong leadership in a challenging era, ensuring that performers’ rights are maintained and enhanced.

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Open up detention centres to journalists – Sign our petition

Media SectionThe Alliance has been working hard to try to get the Department of Immigration to withdraw the deed of agreement it wants journalists to sign before being allowed to report from detention centres. The deed requires journalists to submit their cameras and tape recorders for vetting by a DIAC representative. It is up to all Australian journalists to fight back. Currently 295 individuals have signed the petition. Make sure your voice is heard and sign here and pass it on to your colleagues.

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