Australia joins international call for local content quotas on streaming TV platforms

Statement from peak bodies argues independence and viability of global screen industry under threat unless mandatory quotas for non-US content introduced

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Australia has joined an international campaign calling on governments to provide better protection for local screen industries in a market dominated by global streaming platforms such as Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime.

Screen Producers Australia (SPA) issued a joint statement with counterparts in Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand and Canada, demanding regulation to force streaming services to make content that is relevant to local markets where they operate.

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