Investing in the screen industry can provide significant economic and employment benefits to Queensland. It can also boost tourism and grow the creative and cultural ecosystem. The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted screen production in Queensland.

The Queensland Government provides funding to support the industry and attract productions. It is crucial these investments are focused on value for money and maximise the economic and social benefits to Queensland.

Audit Objective

This audit will examine whether incentives the Queensland Government offers to attract screen industries to Queensland are delivering value for money and whether the government is effectively managing probity risks.

Who we might audit

• Screen Queensland Pty Ltd
• Department of Treaty, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships, Communities and the Arts (the current parent entity for Screen Queensland)
• Department of the Premier and Cabinet (the former parent entity of Screen Queensland).

Area of focus
Economic risk and response
Parliamentary Committee
Community Support and Services Committee
Planned
Anticipated tabling: to be advised