Talks extended as Fairfax shares slump

Tim Burrowes

June 6, 2012 11:15

Journalists’ union the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance says that Fairfax has extended its consultations on plans to outsource some regional production jobs to New Zealand.

The move comes after staff went on a 36 hour strike after the plans were revealed.

Tonight’s MEAA statement:

Fairfax Regional Media has extended the consultation period on the offshoring of Newcastle Herald and Illawarra Mercury jobs until close of business Tuesday June 12.

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Tim Burrowes

Tim Burrowes is the publisher of Mumbrella and Unmade. He co-founded Mumbrella in 2008 and sister title Unmade in 2021. He's worked in the UK, Middle East, Asia & Australia and has specialised in writing about the communications world for the last 25 years. He wrote the book Media Unmade, published in 2021, and became the presenter of MediaLand on ABC Radio National in 2025.