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MEAA concern over foreign crews hired for Cricket World Cup

Union says Australian crew have not been sought for jobs on the Cricket World Cup.

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tv-cameraMore concern over foreign crews working in Australia this week with the Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance reporting it is concerned that the company contracted to broadcast the Cricket World Cup may be attempting to breach Australia’s tough migration regulations.

Singapore-based Broadcast Solutions is reportedly seeking Indian and South African camera operators to broadcast the event and requesting these workers apply for the Temporary Work (Short Stay Activity) visa (subclass 400).

MEAA’s director of crew and sport, Mal Tulloch, says: “MEAA is not aware of Broadcast Solutions making a genuine attempt to engage local crew. This is a serious concern. Australian crew pride themselves on delivering quality broadcasts of some of the biggest sporting events in the world to Australian and international viewers. They should be given the first opportunity to work at a local event.”

It follows a government proposal to relax requirements for Temporary Work (Entertainment) Visas in Australia which has triggered industry debate.

Source: Mediaweek

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  1. Interesting that the MEAA wasn’t interested in investigating foreign workers in reality tv but are with cricket? For 2 years crew have been making noises about 457 visa workers taking our jobs and being told by the union there was a skills shortage… We need more transparency – how many roreign workers are taking our TV jobs and Wonder who is taking kickbacks?

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