# APRA Amcos warns of local music streaming decline

> APRA Amcos reports Australian streaming share dropping to 5% in five years as international music dominates.
- Title: APRA Amcos warns of local music streaming decline · Musically
- Summary: APRA Amcos reports Australian streaming share dropping to 5% in five years as international music dominates. APRA Amcos warns Australian music streaming…
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- Source: Musically — https://musically.com/2026/10/20/despite-record-revenues-apra-amcos-issues-local-streaming-warning
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## APRA Amcos financials
APRA Amcos reported record revenues of AU$857.4m for its latest financial year, with net distributions rising 10.6% to AU$755.7m.
## Streaming share warning
APRA Amcos states more than 91% of music streamed by Australians in FY26 was imported, with 96% in New Zealand being international content.
## Future impact
APRA Amcos CEO Dean Ormston warns Australian music streaming share could fall to 5% within five years without policy changes.
## Key takeaway

APRA Amcos warns Australian music streaming share could fall to 5% within five years due to high international content imports.