Part 2: Expense Measures (continued)
Communications and the Arts
Australian Broadcasting Corporation — operational funding
| 2015‑16 | 2016‑17 | 2017‑18 | 2018‑19 | 2019‑20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Broadcasting Corporation | ‑ | 13.5 | 13.8 | 14.1 | ‑ |
The Government will provide $3.1 billion over three years from 2016‑17 in base operational funding for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). Base operational funding for the ABC is determined on a three year rolling basis for the operation of television, radio and online services. Provision for this funding has already been included in the forward estimates.
The Government will also extend a terminating 2013‑14 Budget measure to support local news and current affairs services, particularly services located outside of capital cities.
Special Broadcasting Service Corporation — operational funding
| 2015‑16 | 2016‑17 | 2017‑18 | 2018‑19 | 2019‑20 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Broadcasting Service Corporation | ‑ | 9.7 | 2.8 | 2.8 | ‑ |
The Government will provide $814.2 million over three years from 2016‑17 in base operational funding for the Special Broadcasting Service Corporation. This funding is determined on a three year rolling basis for the operation of television, radio and online services. Provision for this funding has already been included in the forward estimates.
The Government will also extend a terminating 2013‑14 Budget measure and provide $6.9 million in 2016‑17 to replace revenue that could not be raised due to the delayed passage of legislation.