The Harmonised Framework - Digital Platforms & the Media

Friday, 21st February 2020
8:30am – 11:30am

The Government has announced that it will commence a staged process to reform media regulation towards a platform-neutral regulatory framework covering both online and offline delivery of media content to Australian consumers.

The first stage of media regulation reforms will commence in 2020 with a focus on:

• Developing a uniform classification framework across all media platforms.
• Determining the extent of Australia’s content obligations on free-to-air television broadcasters (including drama and children’s content), and whether there should be Australian content obligations on subscription video-on-demand services.
• Identifying other aspects of the policy framework to support Australian film and television content.

The Government has committed to deliver a regulatory framework that is fit for purpose and better protects and informs Australian consumers, addresses bargaining power imbalances between digital platforms and media companies, and ensures privacy settings remain appropriate in the digital age.

IIC President Chris Chapman will provide introductory remarks, and our guest panel will be facilitated by Debra Richards, IICA Executive Committee & Netflix, Director l APAC Production Policy.

GUEST SPEAKER:

The Hon Paul Fletcher MP
Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts

PANEL:

Creina Chapman, Deputy Chair & CEO, ACMA

Terry Flew, Professor of Communication and Creative Industries; Creative Industries Faculty, QUT

Ian McGill, Partner, Allens

Justine McCarthy, Head of Regulatory & Government Affairs, Seven West Media

VENUE: Allens
            Deutsche Bank Place
            Level 28, 126 Phillip St
            Sydney NSW 2000

Registrations at 8:30am for a 9am start, finishing up at 11:30am. Mid-morning refreshments will be provided.

TICKETS: $65 IIC MEMBER
              $85 GENERAL ADMISSION

Please note: While Minister Fletcher’s speech will be presented in an open forum, the panel segment will be conducted under Chatham House rule.