2019 Federal budget delivers little for media and marketing sector but flags further tax clampdown

April 3, 2019 10:22

The 2019 Federal budget delivered little for marketers beyond a modest $60m marketing program for exporters, however the government is to ramp up its multinational tax avoidance program while the ABC gets a little a good news with the renewal of its Enhanced News Program funding.

Designed to support the ABC’s local news and current affairs services, particularly in regional areas, the program will continue with $43.7m in government funding over three years.

The good news for the national broadcaster was tempered by the confirmation the government will go ahead with the Turnbull government’s funding freeze announced in last year’s budget which the ABC has previously warned will result in job losses and program cuts.

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

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1 COMMENTS

Rob 4 Apr 19

I think a small part of the media sector is doing great thanks to the government’s gigantic spending in Sydney alongside the NSW and upcoming federal election.

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