To help media organisations in the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia provide quality media services, the Australian Government is establishing the Indo-Pacific Media Fund. One of the Fund's first initiatives is to support the Australian Associated Press to provide targeted training and access to news content in the Pacific.

The Strategy is underpinned by the Government's investment of over $40 million over five years in the ABC to create new content, improve digital engagement, increase ongoing support for media partners in the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia, and expand Radio Australia's FM footprint across the Pacific.

The PacificAus TV initiative is also receiving $28.4 million over five years to bolster the viability of Pacific regional media and expand access to Australian commercial television programs.

Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP said "This Strategy continues Australia's longstanding commitment to supporting a robust media sector in our region."

More Information - https://www.foreignminister.gov.au/minister/penny-wong/media-release/strengthening-broadcasting-and-media-partnerships-indo-pacific