Australian Film Commission Act 1975

This Act establishes the Australian Film Commission (AFC), a government body corporate responsible for supporting Australia's film and television industry.

Main jobs of the Commission:

• Boost local content: Encourages the making, promotion, distribution and broadcasting of "Australian programs" (films and shows made in Australia with significant Australian content) by providing financial assistance, loans and investment
• Run the national archive: Develops and maintains a "national collection" of Australian films and related materials, making them available to the public, researchers and institutions
• Quota powers: Can issue legally binding requirements forcing cinemas to screen a specified proportion of Australian short films (under 60 minutes)
• Support education: Funds States to buy educational Australian programs of national importance

Who runs it:

• A governing Commission of at least 6 members: a Chair, up to 2 Deputy Chairs, and other members appointed by the Governor-General for up to 5 years
• A Chief Executive Officer (CEO) appointed by the Minister to manage day-to-day affairs (the CEO and staff form a statutory agency under the Public Service Act)
• Part-time or full-time members, though those with financial interests in film companies generally can't serve