ABC announces $5m fund to support Australian creatives

The ABC has unveiled a $5m development fund to provide independent Australian creatives with a support network during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

The Fresh Start Fund will safeguard local content and support the sustainability and growth of Australia’s production industry during the COVID-19 shutdown. The money will also be focused towards supercharging the development of new Australian content for audiences across multiple genres, including drama, comedy, children’s, factual, music and the arts.