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MEAA news for February 2019
Marisa Wikramanayake updates you on what MEAA has been doing for the month of February 2019 and future plans.
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The Unconvential Guide to Freelance Journalism: Part 2 – setting up the business
So in Part 1 I explained why I wanted to answer the question of becoming a freelance journalist but also clarify exactly how difficult it can be to work as a freelance journalist. In this part I am going to tell you what, in Australia at least, you need in order to become a freelance journalist and to set up a business. Business type And the first thing you need to know is that yes, you are starting a business. And that you can be all by yourself as a sole trader, work with a couple of others in a partnership arrangement or set up a company with yourself working…
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An Alteration To My Current Rates
Hi, This is to inform you that after discussion with the Society of Editors and a rethink of my accounts, I have decided to raise my hourly rates slightly. All rates are in AUD (Australian dollars) so please convert for your currency of choice. Average rate across the country: $61 per hour MEAA recommended rate (2006): $196 per hour IPEd recommended rate: $55 per hour My editing rates: Students (undergrads/postgrads) & Individuals: $20 per hour Companies/Businesses : $55 per hour Government : $40 – $55 per hour. NOTE: If you have already made an appointment with me or have started a job and signed a contract for it, then I…
