There will be more Australian content on our screens with $53 million for the development and production of local content announced as part of the 2020–21 Federal Budget.
30 September 2020
The funding comprises:
- $30 million to Screen Australia over two years to support the production of Australian drama, documentary and children's film and television content
- $3 million to Screen Australia over three years to establish a competitive grants program to cultivate quality Australian screenwriting and script development
- $20 million to the Australian Children's Television Foundation over two years to boost the development, production and distribution of high-quality Australian children's content.
The Australian Government is also simplifying Australian content regulations to streamline the drama, documentaries and children's content 'sub-quota' rules.
Commercial broadcasters will continue to be required to provide 55% overall Australian content on their primary channels between 6am and midnight, and to provide 1,460 hours of Australian content per year on their multi-channels.
The largest streaming video services will be asked to commence reporting to the Australian Communications and Media Authority on their investment in Australian content from the 2021 calendar year.
Find out more:
- Visit the Australian content webpage
- Read the Minister's media release