Description of Conduct

On 16 December 2009 the Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) applied for authorisation to collectively negotiate the terms of engagement for freelance journalists by Fairfax.

On 19 February 2010, the MEAA amended its application for authorisation to extend the collective bargaining arrangements to include ACP Magazines News Limited and Pacific Magazines.
A copy of the application, amended application and supporting submission are available by following the links below.

On 26 May 2010 the ACCC issued a determination granting authorisation in respect of the proposed arrangements for five years, until 17 June 2015.

A copy of the determination is available by following the links below.

Applicant(s)

  • Media Entertainment and Arts Alliance

Authorisation number(s)

  • A91204

Applications

Document title Date
Amended Application
Received

Decisions

Submissions - after draft decision

Document title Date
Submission by APESMA