This book examines the tensions inherent in Australian children's television drama production and Australian cultural policy in a multi-channel international television marketplace. Australian children's programming has traditionally exported well to European countries and these markets are crucial to its financial viability. However, although the provision of high quality children's programming remains a key objective of Australian policy makers, and is enforced through local content quotas, European channels are becoming less interested in purchasing this type of material. International...
This book examines the tensions inherent in Australian children's television drama production and Australian cultural policy in a multi-channel intern...