SPA WELCOMES SENATE INQUIRY
18/10/2017
As an industry, we welcome the attention our issues are being given by the federal parliament. This year we have had a House Inquiry, a Content Review and now a Senate Inquiry. The more light we can shine on our industry through these complementary processes and demonstrate its importance and value to Australians, the better.
I look forward to engaging constructively with the Senate Committee.
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