Govt announces $577 million boost for film and TV sector
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The government has announced a half a billion dollar boost to the film and television sector, pledging $577 million for the International Screen Production Rebate over the next four and a half years. Spada, the screen production and development association, president Irene Gardiner spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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