Behind this metric, there are political motivations that obscure the true human costs. The 18% decline in audiovisual investments in Australia did not by itself trigger streaming quotas, but rather served as a political pretext to protect what is perceived as cultural sovereignty and local jobs. This approach risks generating a hidden cost for consumers, who will see prices increase or the diversity of offerings decrease, and potentially hinder innovation. For example, platforms like Netflix could simply pass these obligations onto Australian subscribers, which would penalize the public rather than genuinely encouraging local creation.