The Convergence Review committee says local content will remain on our screens through an expenditure-based model
Executive director of SPAA Geoff Brown is calling for an increase in Australian content on our TV screens
The government will respond to the review later in the year
A new technology-neutral regime should be introduced, the committee argues, but for distributors offering professional television-like content only.
The Australian screen industry has continued its attack on the federal government's attempt to bolster Australian content on free-to-air digital multi-channels.
Free TV Australia rejects pay TV's latest claims about the cost to government of so-called "privileges" to the Free TV industry.