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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 (maiden) first public
hearing in Canberra on Friday, 16 June as part of its inquiry into the
Australian Film and Television Industry.
Committee Chair, Mr 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
9.30 am: Department of
Communications and the Arts
10.30 am: Australian Communications and Media Authority
11.30 am: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
12.30 pm: Lunch break
1.15 pm: Special Broadcasting Service
2.15 pm: ACT Screen Industry Association
2.40 pm: Academy of Interactive Entertainment
3.05 pm: Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia
3.30pm: Finish
10.30 am: Australian Communications and Media Authority
11.30 am: Australian Broadcasting Corporation
12.30 pm: Lunch break
1.15 pm: Special Broadcasting Service
2.15 pm: ACT Screen Industry Association
2.40 pm: Academy of Interactive Entertainment
3.05 pm: Federation of Ethnic Communities' Councils of Australia
3.30pm: Finish
The hearing will be broadcast live at aph.gov.au/live
Media
enquiries:
Electorate Office Media Officer: Kristen Smith 0421 105 795
Electorate Office Media Officer: Kristen Smith 0421 105 795
For background:
Please contact the committee secretariat
Phone: (02) 6277 4386
Email: communications.reps@aph.gov.au
Please contact the committee secretariat
Phone: (02) 6277 4386
Email: communications.reps@aph.gov.au
Interested members of the public
may wish to track the committee via the website.
Click on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right hand corner and
use the forms to login to My Parliament or to register for a My Parliament
account.
Media release issue date: 13 June 2017