Government & Regulation

Similarly to the US, Australia operates under a Federal/State system of Government with a written constitution, while having a common-law legal system derived from the UK. The responsibilities of the Federal government include matters such as foreign relations and trade, employment law, defence and immigration. Governments of the States and Territories are responsible for matters not covered by Federal legislation. Australian governments have straightforward processes – and many have developed filming protocols or policies, which makes for a film-friendly environment.

Ausfilm can act as your ‘Gateway to Australia’ and point you in the right direction with advice on locations, facilities, and incentives and rebates on offer across Australia. Ausfilm also provides assistance with information on a range of Federal matters, including tax incentives, co-production opportunities, visas and importation regulations. Click on the links below for more information on:

• Screen Production in Australia (PDF)
• Australian Screen Production Incentives (PDF)
• Visas (PDF)
• Shooting on Heritage & Indigenous Land (PDF)
• Shooting on Department of Defence Lands (PDF)
• Importing Weapons for Filming (PDF)
• Importing Vehicles for Screen Production (PDF)
• Importing Animals into Australia (PDF)
• Employment
• Taxation
• State Screen Agencies
• Federal Authorities