Jun 17, 2026 – 6.56pmThe architect of the tax breaks behind Australia’s 1980s film boom, Joseph Skrzynski, has put himself at odds with the arts sector by refusing to back a new tax break on live productions, saying that, as social cohesion frays, Australian stories should be prioritised over remounting of foreign hits.A 40 per cent instant tax offset or rebate on local live production spend is the performing arts sector’s main ask for the next national cultural policy, due in 2028.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles