Location offset

Location offset

Australia's film industry is fast becoming uncompetitive.

The incentive that attracts large scale international film and TV is only 16.5% and we are being left behind.

Big productions are going elsewhere because despite having world-class performers and crew and incredible locations, studios are unable to make the business case to film here.

The offset needs to be increased to 30% so Australia can be competitive.

Send an email to the Prime Minister, Treasurer and your local MP to demand better support from our government. 

Australia's film industry is fast becoming uncompetitive.

The incentive that attracts large scale international film and TV is only 16.5% and we are being left behind.

Big productions are going elsewhere because despite having world-class performers and crew and incredible locations, studios are unable to make the business case to film here.

The offset needs to be increased to 30% so Australia can be competitive.

Send an email to the Prime Minister, Treasurer and your local MP to demand better support from our government. 

Email your local MP

We need to demand better support from our government to ensure our film industry remains competitive. Send an email to your local MP and Senators to urge them to raise the location offset to 30% in the 2018 Federal Budget. Your message will also be sent to Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull and Treasurer Scott Morrison.

 

Compose your email

Email Tips +

Here are some tips about what else to include in your email:

  • Introduce yourself, what you do in the industry, and one or two jobs you’ve worked on.
  • Why is your job important – eg. supporting a family, running a small business, helping tell important stories.
  • What is the main benefit of large scale film to the Australian film industry, eg.
    • It employs a lot of people;
    • It brings money in to local businesses;
    • It brings in money to upgrade gear;
    • It promotes Australia as a great place to do business.
  • What is the main reason the location offset should be updated? eg.
    • It is one of the lowest in the world and is not competitive;
    • Without it, we lose people from the industry;
    • It encourages foreign investment in building or upgrading facilities like Fox Studios;
    • Local film businesses won’t survive and will be lost to the Australian industry;
    • The recent House of Representatives inquiry into Film and TV supported increasing the location offset with bipartisan support.

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