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flag Australian MP pushes government to enforce streaming tax rule, citing stalled progress and job losses.

flag Independent Australian MP Zali Steggall is pushing the federal government to revive stalled plans requiring global streaming services to spend at least 20% of their local revenue on Australian productions. flag The government pledged the measure in early 2023 but has missed deadlines without explanation, prompting criticism over inaction. flag Steggall highlighted that streamers profit from Australian viewers yet contribute little to local content or taxes, launching a petition with nearly 10,000 signatures. flag While the government says work continues, challenges include potential conflicts with the Australia-US free trade agreement and U.S. tariffs on foreign films, which could affect Australian content in global productions. flag Officials affirm their commitment to the screen industry, but Steggall argues trade concerns are undermining domestic cultural and creative jobs.

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