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Minister intervenes as open day Perth film studio actors paid with lunch and ‘opportunity’

The state stepped in after a contractor sought more than 30 volunteer extras for the studio’s first open days.

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September 3, 2026 — 3:00amSaveYou have reached your maximum number of saved items.Remove items from your saved list to add more.AAAThe Cook Government has intervened to ensure actors appearing at the $233.5 million Perth Film Studios’ first-ever open days are paid for their time after they were initially only offered meals and the “opportunity” to…

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Minister intervenes as open day Perth film studio actors paid with lunch and ‘opportunity’

“Last month West Coast Crew put out a callout for more than 30 “volunteer” actors to be part of the event across four sets in roles including Kung Fu fighters, cops, and zombies.

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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
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