Surprise $50m Boost for ABC as Streaming Quotas Finally Become Law

Kim Williams’ pleas for ABC funding get $50m boost in Greens deal

The Greens struck a deal with Anthony Albanese to pass content quotas for streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+. The cost? A big cheque for the ABC.

Surprise $50m boost for ABC as streaming quotas finally become law

The national broadcaster will get the extra funds for children’s programs and drama after the government’s quotas bill was passed.

Surprise $50m boost for ABC as streaming quotas finally become law

The national broadcaster will get the extra funds for children’s programs and drama after the government’s quotas bill was passed.

Labor and Greens agree on extra ABC funding for kids' programs

A deal between the federal government and the minor party will see an extra $50 million go to the public broadcaster to facilitate passage of a bill to impose local content requirements on streaming platforms.

ABC granted extra $50m, as content quota bill likely to pass Senate today

The federal government has agreed to bump up the ABC’s funding by $50 million, as part of a deal struck between the Greens and Labor around the proposed local content quota legislation.Greens spokeswoman Sarah Hanson-Young suggested the Greens will support Labor’s bill in parliament today, issuing a press release that states: “The Australian content requirement […]