MEAA says media companies should re-hire stood down workers in light of $130bn Jobkeeper scheme

March 31, 2020 10:57

Media, arts and entertainment companies which stood down workers following the outbreak of coronavirus (COVID-19) should re-hire that workforce in light of the Federal Government’s $130bn ‘Jobkeeper’ scheme, the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) has said.

The program will help to support businesses reporting a 30% loss in revenue, or 50% for businesses earning over $1bn.

Scott Morrison’s $130bn Jobkeeper scheme should encourage media and arts companies to rehire workers, says the MEAA

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Hannah Blackiston

Hannah Blackiston was the deputy editor of Mumbrella. She worked with the company from March 2019 to November 2020.

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Jim Daly 31 Mar 20

Make the point clearly that if you go from gig to gig as an Actor, for example, you are lucky to be with that employer for a few weeks. To work as an Actor for 12 months with one employer is confined to jobs like being in a long-running soapie for a year, which is a rare occurrence. Less than 1% of all actors. You are lucky to get 4 or 5 gigs a year IN ANYTHING!!!
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