# Australian Community Media (ACM)

Type: Company

Source: HR & Workforce Intelligence Brief — https://gethrbrief.com/entity/australian-community-media-acm
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## Timeline

- **2026-04-15**: Strike Action Commences — Scheduled date for the first statewide 24-hour strike affecting public schools across the region.
- **2026-03-24**: Offer Labeled a 'Joke' — Union formally rejects a revised 3% offer, signaling the start of a protracted industrial war.
- **2026-02-24**: CEO Departure — CEO announces departure; group maintains 'upbeat' outlook for 2026.
- **2026-02-10**: First Government Offer — State governments present a formal counter-offer of 2.5%, which is immediately dismissed.
- **2025-11-15**: Initial Claims Served — AEU serves a formal log of claims demanding 5% annual pay rises and workload reductions.
- **2023-11-10**: Diversification — Significant investment in View.com.au to diversify revenue streams.
- **2021-06-15**: Digital Pivot — Launch of major digital subscription push across regional titles.
- **2019-04-30**: Acquisition — ACM acquired by Antony Catalano and Alex Waislitz from Nine Entertainment.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Teachers Reject "Joke" Pay Offer as Australian Education Strike Looms
2026-03-24 10:51:02 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Australian teachers have rejected a government pay offer as a "complete joke," signaling the start of a protracted industrial campaign. The dispute centers on a significant gap between union demands for a 5% annual increase and a government cap that fails to meet inflation.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/teacher-pay-war-australia-2026

### AI Integration: Why the 'Beginning' of Automation Isn't the End of Careers
2026-03-07 23:26:30 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 13

As AI technologies become deeply integrated into the workplace, the narrative is shifting from job displacement to career evolution. This briefing explores why the current 'AI beginning' represents a fundamental restructuring of roles rather than a terminal point for human employment.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/ai-beginning-workforce-career-longevity

### ACM Maintains Positive Outlook as CEO Taps Out Amid Digital Growth
2026-02-24 02:40:06 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

Australian Community Media (ACM) has confirmed the departure of its CEO during a period of robust financial performance. Despite the leadership change, the group remains upbeat about its 2026 strategic roadmap and regional media dominance.
Full story: https://gethrbrief.com/story/acm-ceo-departure-leadership-transition-2026

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