Documents Created Between 1 January And 17 July 2025 Which Relate To Australian Content On Streaming Services.

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This FOI release contains ministerial briefing documents from January 2025 regarding the Government's commitment to introduce Australian content obligations on streaming services, as outlined in the National Cultural Policy "Revive." The documents set out the Government's rationale for requiring streaming platforms to invest in Australian scripted drama, documentary, and children's content to ensure local audience access to Australian stories. They acknowledge that consultation on the policy has taken longer than anticipated but affirm the Government's determination to introduce legislation as soon as practicable through an evidence-based approach. The documents address potential trade agreement implications, noting awareness of obligations under the Australia-United States Free Trade Agreement and indicating that US industry and government have made representations opposing the measure, though specific details of those representations are redacted.