Thursday 2 June 2022 10:01 AM Home and Away brings in $1billion in export revenue as Neighbours says goodbye trends now
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Home and Away has brought in a staggering $1billion worth of export revenue to Australia since it began in 1988, according to a new report by economics firm ACIL Allen.
The beloved TV series has also steadily employed between 1,500 to 2,000 people a year, in front of and behind the camera, and 33 per cent of viewers in the UK, Ireland and New Zealand said the show increased their desire to visit Australia.
All facts Seven West Media CEO James Warburton is no doubt thrilled about as Home and Away's arch rival Neighbours prepares to say goodbye.
Billion-dollar business: Home and Away has brought in more than $1billion in export revenue since it's beginning in 1988, according to a new economic report commissioned by Seven West Media this week. Pictured: stars Georgie Parker and Emily Symons
'Home and Away has been at the heart of Australia for the past 34 years and this report captures, for the first time, the show’s significant impact on the Australian economy, our television landscape, our society and Australia’s international reputation,' Mr Warburton said in a media statement on
