The commercial free-to-air broadcasters have called on the government to reform the process of granting visas to foreign actors and crew to work in Australia screen productions.
Today’s High Court decision that the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has the power to determine whether or not a broadcaster has committed a criminal offence and therefore breached its licence condition, highlights a serious flaw in
Australia’s commercial free-to-air broadcasters have asked the government for sweeping changes to local content regulations.
Some $1.17 billion was spent on drama production in Australia in the last financial year - the second highest year on record and more than 50 per cent up on the previous year - driven by all-time high expenditure on local content and significantly bolstered levels of foreign spend.
Free TV Australia is reviewing the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice (the Code) and seeks public comment.
Key organisations from across the screen industry have made a united and formal commitment to work towards building a more inclusive sector.
Free TV Australia is deeply saddened by the passing of Wayne Goss, former Premier of Queensland and a distinguished Australian who made a valuable and lasting contribution to Australian public life and especially to his community in Queensland.
The Federal Government has unveiled a wide-ranging media reform package, with plans to abolish broadcasting licence fees and conduct a review into Australian and children’s content.