Australian creative workers have criticized the Productivity Commission’s lack of meaningful action to support the growth of Australia’s creative industries in its final report on Harnessing Data and Digital Technologies, with the Friday 19 December release date drawing attention.

Amendment (Australian Content Requirement for Subscription Video On Demand (Streaming) Services) Bill 2025 through Parliament.

The AWG has welcomed Arts Minister Tony Burke’s announcement that new screen content requirements for streaming services will require major streaming services to make new Australian content. “Amid global uncertainty, the government has said it wants to ensure a future for Australian content,” said AWG CEO Claire Pullen . "Our members work in a volatile market where streaming platforms wield enormous power. There is a growing disparity between broadcast and streaming in terms