Benefits

Why Australia is benefitting from streaming services.

Unprecedented Viewer Choice

Australian audiences enjoy more choices than ever before with a vibrant range of services offering stories from Australia and all over the world, ready to watch whenever, wherever and however you choose.

Responsible, Quality Services

Video streaming subscription services offer hand-picked libraries of TV shows and films that give subscribers amazing options, choices, and value, while allowing them to control their online experience and set healthy, personalised limits for their families.

Elevating Diverse Voices and Expanding Access

Whether on major streaming services or niche ones catering to specific audiences, your story can find its tribe and your tribe can discover its stories. Streaming services have made connecting stories and audiences easier than ever.

Competition, Value and Choice

Video streaming subscription services provide a rich variety of options, empowering consumers to select from a broad range of diverse and competitive services that offer exceptional value, tailored content, and greater control over their viewing experience.

Supporting Australian Stories and Australian Talent

Video streaming subscription services are now the biggest investors in Australian drama, taking iconic shows and the talent of Australian actors, writers, and directors to audiences around the world.

Growing a Sustainable Screen Ecosystem

Fuelled by streaming investment in commissioning new content and licensing existing Australian shows, Australia’s screen production ecosystem has been growing with 4,500 screen production businesses operating in 2021/22 – up 60% since 2015/16. Video subscription streaming services are also partnering with organisations such as AFTRS, NIDA, Screenworks and Bus Stop Films to deliver internships, on-the-job experience and skill-building across the industry.
*Australian Bureau of Statistics; Film, Television and Digital Games survey