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Can these federal parliamentarians supercharge philanthropic giving to the arts?

The first hearing of the Federal Government’s inquiry into arts philanthropy revealed there is a lot to learn about the sector’s concerns.

1 Apr 2026 14:33

Jo Pickup

federal government inquiry into arts and philanthropy: a photo of the outside of the Federal Parliament House building in Canberra, Australia.

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What will the Federal Government’s inquiry into arts philanthropy do to boost donor dollars to our artists and arts companies? Photo: Serina Bird / Unsplash.

Last week, the Federal Government’s recently established Parliamentary Inquiry into Arts and Cultural Philanthropy held its first significant hearing.

Four executive staff from Creative Australia – including CEO Adrian Collette – appeared before the 11-member standing committee, chaired by Labor Member Susan Templeman MP, to offer advice on how the arts can increase its levels of philanthropic giving and private donor support in coming years.

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Jo Pickup

ArtsHub's Arts Feature Writer Jo Pickup is based in Perth. An arts writer and manager, she has worked as a journalist and broadcaster for media such as the ABC, RTRFM and The West Australian newspaper, contributing media content and commentary on art, culture and design. She has also worked for arts organisations such as Fremantle Arts Centre, STRUT dance, and the Aboriginal Arts Centre Hub of WA, as well as being a sessional arts lecturer at The Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).