Video games constitute some of the most renowned, innovative, valuable and complex IP in the world. Locally-made video game IP helps to bring in export revenue that can last years. At the same time, games remain vulnerable to right infringement and IP theft. Noting the breadth of issues and diversity of views across the creative... Read More
Policies
Supporting a strong, accessible and neutral internet
One of the most important pieces of infrastructure to support a futureproofed economy and connected society is strong and reliable internet, both fixed and wireless. Specifically, we support continued government investment into broadband and wireless networks and a competitive market of service providers to ensure that internet is accessible and affordable for all. It is... Read More
Practical and common-sense competition and consumer policy
The video games sector is an ecosystem of many consoles, platforms, storefronts, publishers and developers all operating under significant competitive tension. There is fierce competition for players, as evidenced by game prices remaining steady over the decades, even as inflation and development costs balloon. Video game companies are committed to building trust, loyalty and consumer... Read More
Advocating for a fair tax system that encourages innovation
Our industry, like all sectors, should rightly pay its fair of taxes. In addition to corporate income and other taxes, GST in both Australia and New Zealand is collected on digital sales including in-game purchases, unlike in many other countries. Australia’s export-focused game developers have also brought in significant tax receipts and possibly the... Read More
Developing a vibrant and innovative esports scene
Australia and New Zealand have developed burgeoning esports scenes that are rapidly growing and attracting significant investment from traditional sports. To support this growth sustainably and responsibly, we seek to ensure that esports is enjoyed fairly, safely and positively. We encourage federal, state and local government attention on esports as contemporary levers for boosting tourism... Read More
Building recognition of our high potential sector
Few Australian industries have the potential to create IP with long term value, bring up a generation of futureproofed technology workers, access billions of global consumers, and attract high foreign investment – while also adding to the wealth of Australian culture. In fact, we believe video game development is the only one. Despite this, our... Read More
