The Department of Communications and the Arts, Screen Australia and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) have launched a consultation paper inviting industry input towards the Australian and Children’s Screen Content Review.
Following on from a trading halt on the ASX, the beleaguered Ten Network has been placed into voluntary administration.
With two parallel yet overlapping inquiries under way into the Australian screen sector, what can the industry realistically hope will be the outcome?
To be specifically reviewed are the mechanisms that support Australian drama, documentary and children’s content, and the Australian Screen Production Incentive.
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.
The government has argued the bill would simplify the copyright framework for the disability, education, library and archive sectors while still respecting the interests of copyright holders.
Minister for Communications and the Arts Mitch Fifield has announced a range of new appointments to the boards of both the ABC and SBS.
The Federal Government has officially appointed Dr Bulent Hass Dellal as the chair of SBS, where he will serve for just over three years.