Advocacy and education programs require data that is consistent, current and timely. In IGEA’s efforts to promote and protect Australia’s video game industry it is vital we provide our external stakeholders with updated annual information on the size, scope and economic impact of the development industry, along with opportunities and threats facing the industry right now. We are undertaking our 4th independent... Read More
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IGEA submission to Higher Education Reform Consultation
Submission on the Job-ready Graduates Package exposure draft legislation consultation IGEA has made a submission to the Department of Education, Skills and Employment on its consultation on the Job-ready Graduates Package exposure draft legislation. In our submission, we have outd our general support for policies that incentivise and enable young Australians to... Read More
IGEA 2020-21 Pre-Budget Submission to The Treasury
IGEA has made a Pre Budget Submission to The Treasury, following the Assistant Treasurer’s call for further submissions regarding priorities for the 2020-21 Budget. In our submission, we have urged the Australian Government to provide, as part of the 2020-21 Budget, a 30% refundable tax offset and a restored Interactive Games Fund... Read More
IGEA’s visual comparison of Australia’s screen sectors
It’s fair to say that games are part of the screen industry. It’s fair to say that games create and tell Australian stories. It’s also fair to say that games can grow Australia’s economy. Then why aren’t Australian-made games supported by federal screen incentives? The answer to that question perplexes us too. To summarise the inequity across screen... Read More
IGEA Welcomes New Members
The Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA) has announced that a range of new members have joined the association: Alexander Swords Ardacious Black Lab Games Dark Shadow Studios DragonBear Studios GOATi Entertainment Golden Age Studios Kathy Smart Game Designer Lazy Giant Lightning Rock Melonhead Games Monkeystack Red Oxygen Spirit Animal Incorporated Studio Drydock Summerfall Studios Supporting Cast... Read More
IGEA congratulates the Director of the Classification Board on completing her term
IGEA would like to acknowledge and thank Margaret Anderson as she completes her term as the Director of the Australian Classification Board, having reached her seven year statutory limit today. IGEA have had a long history of working closely with the Board and its Directors over may years and this has continued... Read More
