National Arts Policy: new money for screen sector, and a compromise on the Location Offset

Announcing the government's new approach to the arts, Simon Crean provides some additional funding to Screen Australia, and a slight shock on the problematical Location Offset.

13 Mar 2013 12:00

David Tiley

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Announcing the government’s new approach to the arts, Simon Crean provides some additional funding to Screen Australia, and a slight shock on the problematical Location Offset.

In his speech, Minister for the Arts Simon Crean today committed to “an additional $10m to support digital production and augment Screen Australia’s multi-platform programs.”

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David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.