Federal Government mandates streamers to create more local content

Earlier this week, the Federal Government announced it will introduce a bill aimed at enforcing regulations on major streaming giants to invest in locally produced Australian content.

The bill is seen as a long time coming by industry insiders, though not all details are currently known.

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First aired on The Wire, Friday 7 November 2025