The NEMBC develops policy and provides an important national voice to effectively support and promote the views of its members and sustainability of the multicultural broadcasting sector.
Some recent activities include:
Submissions to Federal Government Budget Reviews
The NEMBC annual submits a comprehensive claim to the Federal Government Budget Review, to increase the funds for ethnic and multicultural programs and projects.
Government Pre-Budget Submisison 2024-25
The submisison requests an investment from government for:
- Targeted support for refugee and new and emerging communities $600,000
- A multilingual national news service $480,000
- Training $320,000
- Production and Development $1,200,000
Government Pre-Budget Submission 2021-22
Press Release
Support for Coronavirus Essential Services
The NEMBC has vigorously argued that community broadcasting should be considered as an essential service during the conoravirus pandemic, and made submissions to the State and Federal governments in this regard.
Proposal to State and Federal Governments
Press Release
Support for Multicultural News Service
Proposal for Multicultural News Service
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