IGEA has made a submission to the Senate Standing Environment and Communications Legislation Committee Inquiry into the On Safety Bill 2021. Last month (February 2021), IGEA lodged a substantial submission to the Government’s consultation on an Exposure Draft of the On Safety Bill. As the On Safety Bill 2021 (the Bill) largely reflects the... Read More
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Submission to the Australian Government on its consultation on a Bill for a new Online Safety Act
IGEA has made a submission to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications in response to the exposure draft On Safety Bill. The purpose of our submission is to provide the Department with constructive feedback and suggested amendments to the draft bill to help ensure that the proposed reforms are... Read More
Why is video game development the only screen sector not supported by federal funding?
This opinion piece from our CEO, Ron Curry first appeared in The Australian on 9 February, 2021 Australia’s screen industry consists of a gamut of sub-sectors including Australian films, international film and TV co-productions, international feature films, Australian free-to-air and subscription TV, local and international streaming services, Australian digital and on shows... Read More
IGEA and Members appear at the Hearing for the Inquiry into Australia’s creative and cultural industries and institutions
On Friday 5 February, IGEA and some off our members appeared at the Inquiry into Australia’s creative and cultural industries and institutions based on the submission we made to the submission we made to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Communications and the Arts. You can read the full Hansard report... Read More
Submission to the Productivity Commission on Right to Repair
IGEA has made a submission to the Productivity Commission to support its inquiry into issues related to right to repair. The primary purpose of our submission is to provide the Commission with information about the video game console ecosystem, how repairs are undertaken, and the unique circumstances of our industry. In our... Read More
Wanted – Partnerships Manager in a contract role for 2021
IGEA is loing for a Partnerships Manager in a contract role for 2021 to help us secure and expand sponsors and partners for upcoming events. Ideally the person will be well connected to the Australian and international games industry. The role is completely flexible and would suit someone working part time or... Read More
