Film and Television Industry Act 1988 (NSW)

Film and Television Industry Act 1988 No 18

An Act relating to the New South Wales film and television industry.

Part 1 Preliminary

1 Name of Act This Act is the Film and Television Industry Act 1988.

2 Commencement This Act commences on a day to be appointed by proclamation.

3 Definitions (1) In this Act— Advisory Committee means the Film and Television Industry Advisory Committee established under section 5. Department means the Department of Department of Enterprise, Investment and Trade. film means a recording in or on any material from which images, with or without associated sounds, may be produced and includes a film made for television or for any other means of dissemination. making, in relation to a film, includes the preparation of film sets, the writing of film scripts and the doing of all other things necessary to enable the making of the film to commence. producer, in relation to a film, means the person by whom arrangements necessary for production of the film are undertaken. Secretary means the Secretary of the Department. sound recording means a recording in or on any material from which sounds may be reproduced. (2) In this Act— (a) a reference to a function includes a reference to a power, authority and duty, and (b) a reference to the exercise of a function includes, where the function is a duty, a reference to the performance of the duty. (3) Notes included in this Act do not form part of this Act.

3A Objects The objects of this Act are to assist, promote and strengthen the film and television industry in New South Wales so as to promote Australia's cultural identity, encourage the employment of Australians in all aspects of film and television production, encourage investment in the industry, enhance the industry's export potential, encourage innovation and enhance quality in the industry.