Local Media Quotas

Local Media Quotas are limits on the content of Australian television stations stating that a certain amount of their airtime is Australian-made content. This debate will predominately focus on the effects that ending local media quotas will have on the quality of television programming and the effects on the Australian television industry.

Context
At present, 55% of programming between 6 am and midnight must be Australian content on commercial stations. There are also restrictions on some of the content of pay-to-view (cable) channels, although these are much lower. In addition, a certain proportion of this 55% must be in primetime placement.

Examples

 * That we should end local media content quotas
 * (Reversal of Sides) That we should increase local media content quotas

Cases
On the topic 'That we should end local media quotas'. The sides are reversed on a topic increasing local media quotas.

Issues
In this debate, a 3rd speaker will usually discuss:
 * The effect on TV programming
 * Whether the government has a right to intervene
 * The effects on Australia's economy