They seek truth. They convey information, ideas and opinions, a privileged role. They search, disclose, record, question, entertain, suggest andremember. They inform citizens and animate democracy. They give a practical form to freedom of expression.
Many journalists work in private enterprise, but all have thesepublic responsibilities.
They scrutinise power, but also exercise it, and should beaccountable. Accountability engenders trust. Without trust, journalists do notfulfil their public responsibilities. MEAA members engaged in journalism commit themselves to - honesty fairness independence respect for the rights of others. In consultation with colleagues, they will apply the followingstandards.