Great news!

I’m pleased to say Albanese government has moved to ensure global streaming giants are legally required to invest in Australian stories.

On 28 November 2025, The Communications Legislation Amendment (Australian Content Requirement for Subscription Video On Demand (Streaming) Services) Bill passed Parliament.

It means streaming services with more than one million Australian subscribers must 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.

Thank you for standing with me to ensure the Albanese government delivered on its commitment to help protect Australian stories.

This change was urgently needed. The Australian screen industry has shrunk by up to 60% since 2022, threatening 55,000 jobs across film, television, post-production and exhibition.

International streaming services take $4 billion annually and together with other international online video platforms pull an additional $3.5 billion from Australian households.

Without strong, continued investment, the Australian screen industry might never create another Crocodile Dundee, Australia, Mad Max, The Castle, Priscilla: Queen of the Desert, The Sapphires, Neighbours and Bluey. The films that would define the next generation of Australians will never be made.

Australian stories aren't just entertainment. They create jobs, drive tourism, and show ourselves, and the world, who we are. When streaming giants take billions without investing back, we lose jobs - and the movies that define us.

I will continue to advocate to ensure Australian culture, creativity and national identity remain prominent on our screens.

Zali Steggall OAM MP
Federal Member for Warringah