Key agencies to appear in Canberra for the Australian film and television industry inquiry

THE House Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts will hold its first public hearing in Canberra on Friday, June 16, as part of its inquiry into the Australian Film and Television Industry.

Committee chair, Luke Howarth MP said, “Digital technology and a rapidly changing media environment have both provided challenges and opportunities for those involved in the film and television industry.”

“There are a number of public hearings scheduled and these will offer a valuable chance to drill down on the issues that either threaten or support a sustainable film and television industry in Australia.

“This first Public Hearing in Canberra will enable the key government agencies and our two public broadcasters to provide direct input into this inquiry”: Mr Howarth said.

Public hearing details: 9:30am to 3:30pm, Friday 16 June, Committee Room 1R3, Parliament House, Canberra

9.30am: Department of Communications and the Arts
10.30am: Australian Communications and Media Authority
11.30am: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
12.30pm: Lunch break
1.15pm: Special Broadcasting Service
2.15pm: ACT Screen Industry Association
2.40pm: Academy of Interactive Entertainment
3.05pm: Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia
3.30pm: Finish

The hearing will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live

Interested members of the public may wish to track the committee via the website. 

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