Indigenous Broadcasting Review 2010

As part of the 2010-11 Budget the Government announced an independent review of its investment in the Indigenous broadcasting and media sector. The review was aimed at ensuring that the resources allocated to Indigenous broadcasting are delivering the best outcomes for Indigenous people. The review was completed by Mr Neville Stevens AO in December 2010 and a report provided to Government in January 2011.

Report: Review of Australian Government Investment in the Indigenous Broadcasting and Media Sector 2010 (PDF - 751 KB) | (Word - 624 KB)

Media Releases

Terms of Reference

The Terms of Reference outline the Indigenous Broadcasting and Media Sector Review's purpose.

Terms of Reference (PDF - 12 KB) | (RTF - 41 KB)

Issues Paper

This paper covers some of the key questions that stakeholders were invited to address under the review.

Issues Paper (PDF - 49 KB) | (RTF - 826 KB)

Submissions in response to the issues paper closed at 5pm Friday 3 September 2010.

Submissions received

Transfer of responsibility of the Indigenous Broadcasting Program

Following the Australian Government’s consideration of the report on the review of its investment in the Indigenous broadcasting and media sector, a joint media statement on 6 April 2011 announced that the government has agreed to the recommendation that responsibility for the Indigenous Broadcasting Program (IBP) would transfer from the Office for the Arts to the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy. The transfer took effect on 1 July 2011.

As part of the administrative arrangements for the IBP to maintain the continuity of program administration, 2012-13 IBP applications will be administered by OFTA staff in the National Network.

The 2012-13 IBP funding round is now open. For more information about the IBP and how to apply see the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy’s website.

For enquiries or assistance in lodging an application please contact OFTA on 1800 006 992.