The talent management company Junkyard Artist Management and the production company West Street Sports have entered liquidation, leading to complaints from clients who claim they are owed significant amounts. Junkyard managed Australia's top comedians, including the 2022 Edinburgh Comedy Festival winner. In September, West Street Sports received a Fresh Blood grant to develop a comedy-drama titled 'Going Under'.
The ABC and Screen Australia are aware of the situation and are in discussions with the relevant parties to determine next steps