Jemima Garrett

Last year, full-time staff at Nine Publishing went on strike to improve wages and conditions and defend independent journalism. Freelance members of MEAA @withmeaa supported their colleagues at The Age and Sydney Morning Herald. Today, freelance journalists need community support

The business model of media groups like Nine Publishing relies on exploitation of freelance journos, but the company won’t negotiate a signed agreement with the MEAA @withmeaa with guaranteed conditions for freelancers. Sign the petition to send a message. megaphone.org.au/petitions/free…

As a freelance journalist, I write stories for a range of publications. As media groups sack full-time staff they rely on writers like me to plug the gap. But many companies, including Nine’s @theage, refuse to negotiate fair rates and annual increases for freelancers @withmeaa

I needed this small glimmer of joy today

There have been reports of #Facebook outages around #PapuaNewGuinea, especially for those trying to access it on mobile phones (as opposed to desktop computers). Here’s a news article about the “successful test”: postcourier.com.pg/government-con… #tech #Pacific #Oceania #PNG

What a great night of excellent journalism on @abcnews tonight. Oz Story ✔️ Four Corners - devastating but let’s face the awful truth of our history. And Media Watch - keeping up the pressure. 🙏🙏ABC

Congrats! Great news.

Big congrats to Maureen Penjueli on her stupendous contribution to the region through PANG. No one better to pick up the torch @JoeyTau! Congrats both.

They flew from RMI to Palau first but was denied entry as well .

@MaclellanNic @broadcasing Thanks @MaclellanNic. As - by far- Australia’s most knowledgeable, thoughtful, original, consistent and downright superb journalist covering the Pacific that much appreciated.

Congratulations to Jemima Garrett, champion of Pacific journalism, for her gong on Invasion Day. Through her work with Radio Australia and the Australia Asia Pacific Media Initiative, Jemima has worked tirelessly to mentor and support journos at home and across the region.

Vanuatu’s top lawyer calls out the US for “bad behavior” after newly inaugurated President Trump quits the Paris climate agreement for a second time. benarnews.org/english/news/p…

Congrats ABC Nesian Footy Show wins Best Initiative Practice Working with Pacific Communities at the NSW Pacific Awards 2024

Another great report from 'The Pacific' on ABC Pacific TV, updating current developments in #NewCaledonia, and capturing diverse views on the crisis: from French nationals packing their bags, to Kanak customary and political leaders. youtube.com/watch?v=EZPlgJ…

Too right @annabelcrabb! abc.net.au/news/2024-06-1…

@JennaPrice The thanks go to you!

Too right! Love the way @JennaPrice calls a spade a spade. smh.com.au/national/nsw/l…

This year, for the first time ever, 🇨🇳registered 26 Chinese People's Armed Police Force Coast Guard vessels to operate in the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission Convention Area. It is also the area of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd island chains. My latest @Diplomat_APAC 🧵

Rupert/Lachlan Murdoch/Nine blats now trying to force the ABC Board to sack Laura Tingle over “Australia is a racist country” remark. If an ABC current affairs editor can’t deliver impartial analysis based on years of close observation of Australian politics the ABC cannot robustly engage with audiences. Compare the work of Oakes, Carleton, O’Brien. Racist dog whistling by our constituent pollies is a well known tactic in Oz.

Thanks @MaclellanNic Peerless coverage of #NewCaledonia as always. Highly recommend a subscription to @IBIupdate Lots in the mag that X can’t provide.