What will Australia decide on October 14? Arts organisations continue to put forward their views as part of the referendum’s historic campaign.
In part 1 of this story, ArtsHub highlighted statements issued by a range of arts organisations in response to the referendum on the Voice to Parliament. In part 2 we add to this list with more messages from arts organisations that urge Australians to be informed and respectful in the lead-up to this historic vote.
AMaGA is the national association and peak advocacy body representing museums and galleries, and comprises approximately 1200 individual and organisational members.
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).