Federal Arts Minister Tony Bourke told a crowd of writers he has met with the streaming giants to tell them “Australian content quotas, including for scripted dramas, are coming to this country”.
The federal government has confirmed it will introduce Australian content quotas for streaming services that mandate they spend a certain amount each year on local shows and films.
“[I told them] we haven’t settled on the design but be in no doubt, Australian content quotas, including for scripted dramas, are coming to this country.”The crowd, mainly made up of screen and stage writers, responded to the news with enthusiastic applause. Australian screenwriters, directors, producers and crew have been pushing for subscription streaming services to be forced to invest 20 per cent of locally-generated revenue into local content.However, the streaming services and local commercial broadcasters oppose such a move, saying there is already a high level of investment in local scripted drama and any new government rules would increase production costs that are already running high.
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