[1] It was established as the Actors' Federation of Australasia in 1920.
It reverted to the Actors' Equity of Australia name in 1983.
[1] Actor and comedian Hal Lashwood was a key figure in its establishment and its president for 25 years.
[2] It ceased to exist in 1993, when it merged with the Australian Theatrical and Amusement Employees' Association and the Australian Journalists' Association to form the Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance.
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