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Uncertainty Over Australian Streamer Regulation “Causing Great Angst,” Claims Producers Body
Screen Producers Australia claims the failure to introduce a streaming levy on Netflix and other global streamers is threatening the local industry.
The SPA supported raising the Location Offset rebate for TV and film productions shooting in the country from the previous 16.5% to 30%, which will likely trigger more overseas investment, and the service work it could bring, but has been vocally critical of both government and the streamers. This week, he added: “We deeply value our international and global producing partners and the benefits they bring to our shores – but we must ensure that our local industry is robust, resilient and prioritised regarding support measures. Last week, the Motion Picture Association-Canada, which represents the major streamers north of the U.S., made a court filing demanding plans to introduce laws requiring them to pay for local news are shelved.
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