Last week was a significant week for the Australian video games industry, with a 30% refundable tax offset for video game development being scheduled for introduction in 2022 as part of the Australian Government’s new Digital Economy Strategy. The offset will be the ultimate game changer for our talented, growing, and successful... Read More
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IGEA’s response to the Australian Government’s landmark announcement of video game development funding
The Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA) today heralded the announcement from the Prime Minister and the Minister for Superannuation, Financial Service and the Digital Economy Senator, the Hon Jane Hume, of a new Digital Economy Strategy that will include a refundable tax offset for video game development. This new policy announced... Read More
IGEA Announces AGDAs 2021
IGEA is ighted to announce that we will be celebrating the Australian games industry at the Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs) 2021 as an in-person, live event on Wednesday October 6th. Our intention is to also stream the awards presentation in order to showcase the incredible Australian talent to the largest audience possible and ensure... Read More
IGEA statement in response to Four Corners Report – ‘Are you being played?’
For decades, video games have been an incredibly popular and enjoyable pastime for those who play them, including two-thirds of all Australians. The implications and assumptions about games made in the “Four Corners” piece last night are unbalanced and not reflective of the overwhelmingly positive and enjoyable experience the majority of players... Read More
GCAP 2021 – Raising The Bar
Game Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) enters its 16th year, where for the second time IGEA takes responsibility for ivering this highly renowned and internationally recognised conference. GCAP’s focus is to provide professional development to the expanding and maturing Australian game development industry, plus provide invaluable networking experiences. GCAP 2021 is scheduled to take place on 4-6 October 2021 in Melbourne and will be a key part of Melbourne... Read More
IGEA and Member Appear at the Hearing for the Inquiry into Australia’s Skilled Migration Program
On Monday 12 April, IGEA and Steve Wang, General Manager at Wargaming Sydney, appeared at the inquiry into Australia’s skilled migration program based on the submission we made to the Joint Standing Committee on Migration. Below is the opening statement from IGEA’s Director of Industry and Member Relations, Dr Jens Schroeder: Good... Read More
