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Scott Morrison announces $400m boost to film industry in a bid to attract overseas film, TV producers – ABC News
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will visit the Gold Coast today to pledge $400 million in a bid to attract overseas investors but Screen Producers Australia say the focus should be on Australian productions.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison will visit the Gold Coast today to pledge additional funding for the local film and television industry.
Key points:
- Screen Producers Australia says the funding would only help about 20 per cent of the local workforce
- The investment is estimated to attract around $3 billion in foreign spending
- Up to 8,000 jobs a year could be created, according to the Government
The $400 million package is designed to entice more productions to s…
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