After tireless action from MEAA members at Nine, management have agreed to develop a freelance agreement. This is a huge step in the right direction, and it is positive that Nine management want to do the right thing by implementing fair pay and conditions for freelancers.


Despite these positives, Nine’s freelance agreement falls short on addressing issues around minimum rates and timeliness of pay. These issues directly impact freelancers’ ability to provide the quality journalism that Nine newspapers rely on. 

 
Add your name to stand with your fellow freelancers at Nine to call on management to include a $1 per word minimum rate (with annual increases) and commitment to pay on acceptance in their freelance agreement!
Sign up to be part of the campaign here

Freelancers who contribute to the Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Australian Financial Review, Brisbane Times and WA Today are standing together for:

Fair minimum rates and annual rate increases
Timely payment following submission
Superannuation for a secure retirement
“Kill fees” for commissions that are cancelled by the outlet
Retention of all copyright
Indemnity from defamation
Respect for the MEAA Journalist Code of Ethics
Clear dispute resolution options