Opinions & Analysis
Why artists should take over the COVID-19 Commission
Are artists best placed to come up with innovative ways to restart our society after lockdown? Esther Anatolitis asks why…
Morrison Government's complete abandonment of the arts is shocking
Tony Burke, the Shadow Minister for the Arts, is stunned by the Coalition's apparent willingness to let the arts and…
The problem with arts funding goes back to its inception
To fix funding for the cultural sector, Karen Hands argues that you need to look at its origins.
Creativity urgently needed in COVID-19 response
The Victorian Opposition is calling for the creation of a $50 million Creative Industries Restoration Fund. Shadow Minister for the…
The economic argument against the arts is over. The government lost.
There is plenty of evidence that highlights the crucial role of the arts in the economy so Esther Anatolitis wants…
Lessons from lockdown: Six sentences for the future
How Donna Ward re-discovered the secret of all things from unexpected friends.
How artists with disability are coping with COVID-19
Technology has kept many connected during the pandemic, but there are still barriers when it comes to how accessible these…
The importance of Australia's literary magazines to new authors
The small magazines and literary journals often give many new writers from diverse backgrounds their first publication and create a…
Creating a character in confinement
Acting classes have had to evolve because of COVID-19, resulting in some remarkably liberated performers.
The Greens’ plan to re-create Australia
Senator Sarah Hanson-Young outlines the Greens' plan to help the arts sector recover from the impact of COVID-19.