The Australian Labor Party has unveiled its cultural policy ahead of the election this Saturday, promising increased cooperation between federal, state, and local levels of government when it comes to the arts sector, as well as an "arms-length" approach to funding.
The Australian Screen Industry Group has backed Screen Producers Australia's assessment of the Federal Government's proposed Streaming Services Reporting Scheme as "weak", while also warning of damage to the industry from delayed regulation.
Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Paul Fletcher has defended the government's proposed Streaming Services Reporting and Investment Scheme amid industry criticism, telling IF it is "an effective model" to increase Australian content being commissioned by the streaming services.
Making it to Los Angeles is a common aspiration among young Australian actors but Chloe De Los Santos is treading a path that is all her own.
The Federal Government has appointed media lawyer Katrina Rathie to the SBS board as a non-executive director, replacing Sally Walker whose term concluded last month.
The Interactive Games and Electronics Association is aiming to keep gaming on the agenda in the lead up to the Federal Election, publishing a policy platform outlining objectives for the sector.
Godzilla and Kong are getting ready for another duel Down Under, with Legendary Entertainment returning to Queensland to film the next chapter in the MonsterVerse franchise.
Screen Australia will commit $6 million over two years to support small to medium independent game studios with projects with budgets below $500,000.