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BUDGET 2009/2010

2009/10 Federal Budget

Click here for Press Releases covering the ABC funding boost 2009-2012 

 


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Government Must Commit to Election Promise Made to ABC Local Drama, Say TV Producers

The Federal Government needs to act immediately to honour its election promise to increase funding to the ABC for more Australian drama, Screen Producers Association of Australia (SPAA) representative Penny Chapman said today.


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Screen Australia announces decision to revert recoupment after seven years

Screen Australia today announced that it would revert its recoupment entitlement in favour of the producer, for all production investments approved by Screen Australia after 1 January 2009. The reversion of the agency’s recoupment entitlements will take place seven years after delivery of the project...


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Media Release – ATO Intransigence on Producer Offset Acquittals

After months of investigation the ATO advised SPAA yesterday that it would not make any changes to the timing of the acquittal requirements of the Producer Offset...


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SPAA Elects New President - Antony I. Ginnanne

The Australian Electoral Commission has advised the results of the ballot for SPAA President for 2008/09 and Antony I. Ginnane has been elected. Antony will take over the mantle from incumbent Trish Lake following the SPAA AGM on 25 September 2008.


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SPAA Policy Paper on Producer Acquittal Issue

To be read in conjunction with SPAA Media Release: ATO Intransigence on Producer Offset Acquittals. For further information regarding the content of this document, please contact the SPAA Office on 02 9360 89898 or email spaa@spaa.org.au


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Screen Australian draft program guidelines – dates for industry consultation

Screen Australia today began consulting with industry organisations, practitioners and state agencies throughout Australia regarding its draft program guidelines for 2009.


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NSW Government reshuffle and the screen industry

Nathan Rees, the new Premier of NSW announced his front bench yesterday.

The Premier demonstrated a commitment to the arts by also nominating himself as Arts Minister. The return of the Arts’ portfolio to the heart of government is a positive sign.

 


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OHS CD ROM - Now Available!

The OHS elearning resource, produced for the Screen Producers Association of Australia brings OHS to life by showing three case studies of a documentary, feature film and a commercial being made...


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Screen Australia Commences

Screen Australia, the new single agency to serve the film and television production industry, commences operations tomorrow.


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