Always Be Watching

Always Be Watching

Streaming companies now legally forced to make Australian content. ALSO: Reviews are in for Kim Kardashian's drama show: It stinks. AND: CNN's weak-sauce marketing

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Dan Barrett
Nov 04, 2025
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This Thursday will see new laws enter the Australian parliament that requires streaming platforms to spend either 10 per cent of local expenditure, or 7.5 per cent of their Australian revenue, on locally made drama, documentary, arts, education, and children’s programs.

All eyes are on Netflix as the market leader locally, with the company expected to sp…

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