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Streaming platforms with over 1 million Australian subscribers must now spend either 10% of their local programming expenditure or 7.5% of their Australian revenue on domestic content — failure to comply could trigger fines up to ten times their annual Australian revenue.

According to the “2025 Evolution of Sports” report by Hub Entertainment Research, 72 % of avid sports fans say sports are the most important TV content and 87 % would subscribe to a new service to watch their favourite sport—even as 65 % call using multiple platforms a hassle.

With 1,960 FAST channels and SVOD catalogs growing 17% in 2025, nearly half of viewers say content discovery has become difficult—prompting 49% to consider cancelling subscriptions.

The new channel, now live on CBC Gem and launching on LG Channels and The Roku Channel this fall, strengthens CBC’s FAST portfolio as “Schitt’s Creek” ranks #3 most-watched program on the platform.

According to Hub’s 2025 “Evolution of Sports” report, 87% of avid fans would subscribe to a new service just to access a favorite sport, while 65% say using multiple platforms has become a hassle.