The total reductions to Screen Australia’s budgets since the 2014-15 Budget now amount to $51.5 million.
Malcolm Turnbull has derided the ABC's warnings it may be forced to axe shows such as Lateline after threatening to can Peppa Pig earlier this year.
Forcing community TV stations off broadcast TV and onto the internet will enable these channels to reach new audiences, according to Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull.