We are mistaken if we think that this Australian measure is a direct and isolated response to the decline in audiovisual investments.
Let's put things into context: while these declines may have served as a catalyst, it is unwise to ignore the underlying motivation of cultural sovereignty and regulatory precedents.
In this jurisdiction, and many others, the implementation of quotas is often the result of a long-term desire to support the local industry, regardless of economic fluctuations.
The regime in France, for example, established similar obligations long before any investment crisis, demonstrating that it is not just a simple reaction but a proactive strategy for local creation.
Australia fits into this global dynamic, where cultural preservation takes precedence over a single linear causality.