TONY BURKE MP
MINISTER FOR THE ARTS

THE HON ANIKA WELLS MP
MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS

The Albanese Labor Government is helping to bring more Australian stories to our screens with new laws mandating an Australian content obligation on streaming services passing Parliament today.

Under the new laws, streaming services with more than one million Australian subscribers will need to invest at least 10% of their total program expenditure for Australia – or 7.5% their revenue – on new local drama, children’s, documentary, arts and educational programs.

A number of streaming services have been producing Australian content of extraordinary quality. We want to make sure that this is guaranteed across all the streaming services.

This support for local stories is bolstered by a $50 million funding boost for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) to support the production of new Australian children’s and drama content.

The funding will be delivered to the ABC over three years from 2026-27 – enabling more locally relevant programs showcasing Australian talent and creativity to be made and enjoyed.

Together, these measures will give vital support to our domestic screen sector and arts workers by ensuring quality local stories continue to be produced in Australia. 

The new laws deliver on the Albanese Labor Government’s commitment in the National Cultural Policy, Revive, to set local content requirements on streaming services.