All the broadcasters have bet big on their areas of expertise – aka ratings winners – while the ABC is doing the heavy lifting in scripted drama.

Despite the challenges of entering a competitive market like the U.S., where audiences are accustomed to local content, Australian TV shows have been relatively successful. Beyond the well-known ...

A report issued by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) shows that Prime Video, Disney+, Netflix, Paramount+ and Stan collectively spent $313m on Australian drama in the 2024-25 ...

Of this $316.6m was for commissioned programs, a rise of $91m (40.4%) from $225m. This was driven by increased spending in the adult drama genre, including a significant investment by one provider in ...

Streaming platforms invested $719 million in Australian content in 2024-25, up 40%, as industry coalition questions new ...