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The federal government has announced a four-year $286 million injection into arts, culture, and entertainment which will boost the industry.
The announcement was welcomed by Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk as it aligned with goals for Queensland in the future.
Ms Palaszczuk said the investment, called Revive, will help strengthen the arts industry.
“I congratulate the Federal Government on their investment providing a foundation to strengthen the sector and grow rich and engaging arts and cultural experiences in our communities.” Ms Palaszczuk said.
“This will Revive our traditional art endeavours across the country, and includes transformative moves, such as the commitment to introducing local content requirements for streaming platforms from mid-2024.
“We already know streaming giants are drawn to Queensland – with Screen Queensland supporting recent projects from the likes of Netflix, Stan, Disney+, Paramount+, and Amazon.
“The Federal Government commitment means we can expect to see even more Queensland-made stories on these popular services which creates even more local jobs.” She said.
Minister for Communities and Housing, Minister for Digital Economy, and Minister for the Arts Leeanne Enoch said the investment complements the Queensland government’s $115.6 million arts investment over four years in the 22-23 state budget.
“Revive has a strong alignment with Creative Together (the Queensland Government’s 10-year arts roadmap), including shared priorities that focus on First Nations arts and cultures, growing our talented artists, artworkers, and organisations, and celebrating our unique and diverse stories.” Ms Enoch said.
“I look forward to working collaboratively to secure future for arts, culture, and creativity throughout Queensland and across Australia.” She said.
Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships Craig Crawford said the investment, which has a focus on Indigenous arts, would help draw attention and build connections with Indigenous arts across Queensland.
“With the nation’s second largest population of Aboriginal peoples and Torres Strait Islander peoples, an investment in furthering the world’s oldest living culture also furthers Queensland’s journey to a more fair, inclusive, and respectful future.” Mr Crawford said.
“Language, culture, and identity impacts on positive outcomes for First Nations Queenslanders, including supporting the Path to Treaty.” He said.
The investment will support various benefits across Queensland, and the arts sector in Australia.
