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Commenting on Jillian Segal’s remarks on 7.30 (see below), the peak union body for media and the arts says the special envoy to antisemitism’s plan must not override press freedom or artistic expression.

The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance (MEAA) welcomed the prime minister’s willingness to address the issue and the release of the plan, but said laws to deal with racism already existed.

Courts, as well as human rights and anti-discrimination commissions, have the capacity to handle complaints and determine recommended penalties or other remedies.

Under the MEAA Journalist Code of Ethics, members have a responsibility to report responsibly on matters of race, religion, culture, and ethnicity ... it is essential that ethical, fair, and public interest reporting is maintained through the
upholding of the Code of Ethics and rigorous journalistic standards, not through external regulation by government bodies, lobby groups, or corporate interests.

When external groups seek to limit or influence the way in which journalism is told, press freedom and democratic discourse come under threat.”