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Popular Australian television shows from Lego Masters to Together and Apart will soon be available to Indo-Pacific audiences as part of the federal government’s drive to strengthen regional ties.
The Indo-Pacific Broadcast Strategy will provide funding for local media and strengthen Australian media coverage of regional affairs. The government has committed $40.5 million over five years to the ABC to produce new content and improve digital engagement in the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia. A further $28.4 million will go to PacificAus TV to support regional media and increase coverage of Australian television programs.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong said: “The media plays a vital role in elevating voices and views and strengthening democracy in the region. The Government is committed to supporting a vibrant, resilient and independent media in the region.”
The Australian Associated Press (AAP) will receive resources to appoint a Pacific editor, as well as training and news content. “AAP has a long and respected history of working in the Pacific,” said chief executive Lisa Davies. “We are excited to work with more media organisations in the region.”
The initiative is part of a broader strategy to improve regional stability in the face of geopolitical uncertainty.
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