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The arts were in free fall this time last year. COVID-19 restrictions had shut everything down and artists and arts organisations were reeling from a dramatic loss of income, as well as the prospect of a bleak future. Somewhat belatedly, the federal government offered various forms of assistance from late June onwards. Given the continuing challenges, has the government brought the arts in from the cold in Tuesday‘s budget? The budget statement notes the effects of the pandemic on the creative and cultural sector “have been severe” and the sector “continues to feel the effects of CO...

Children’s Television, regional news, news media and the bargaining code with digital players were winners from last night’s Federal Budget 2021. The Morrison Government pledged commitments for the media sector and acknowledged challenges the pandemic has created for the arts sector. Amongst the measures announced last night were: $15 million to the AAP Newswire in support of public interest journalism in regional Australia; $4.2 million to implement the News Media and Digital Platforms Mandatory Bargaining Code; $85.4 million for eight national collecting institutions; and $11.9 million ...

Date Time Australia’s communications, media and arts sectors helping secure our recovery The Morrison-McCormack Government is securing Australia’s recovery through significant commitments to strengthen our communications, media and creative arts sectors, helping to rebuild our economy, secure jobs and support communities as we continue our resurgence from the COVID-19 pandemic. Digital service delivery has become more important than ever, with many sectors rapidly digitising over the past year to meet the demands of home-based work. This is why the Government’s Digital Economy Strategy ...

Date Time Supporting Australian screen production In a major boost to Australia’s film and television industry, the Morrison Government will extend two measures that will support the continued production of quality, local screen content as the sector recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. The highly effective $50 million Temporary Interruption Fund (TIF) will be extended for a further six months, to provide coverage for productions that commence principal photography prior to 31 December 2021. The Morrison Government will also retain at 40 per cent the Producer Offset rate for feature films w...

The Morrison Government will extend two measures to support the local screen content as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. The $50 million Temporary Interruption Fund (TIF) will be extended for a further six months, to provide coverage for productions that commence principal photography prior to 31 December 2021. “Despite our successes in managing COVID-19 in Australia, the continuing severity of the pandemic internationally is a problem for screen production, with insurers still not providing coverage for COVID-19 related events,” Minister Fletcher said. “TIF has been vital in pro...