Australia’s diverse population has traditionally been under-represented on screen but a new report reveals significant progress is being made.
The Screen Australia study found the representation of Indigenous characters in local TV shows increased from 4.8 percent to 7.2 percent from 2016 to 2021, while non-European representation more than doubled to 16 percent across the same period.
Disabled and LGBTQI communities also experienced big jumps in representation, up 83 percent and 64 percent respectively. 
Federal Arts Minister Tony Burke said it was important the diversity of modern Australia was reflected in its media.
“Australian drama on screen is compelling and powerful,” Burke said.
“It’s a cornerstone of how Australians see themselves, learn about each other and how the world comes to know us.”…