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Outcry over SA Museum restructure reveals systemic government funding cuts

An overwhelming public backlash to a proposed SA Museum restructure prompted the SA State Government to tell the Museum to hit 'pause'. But how much are SA Government funding levels to blame for the Museum’s need to restructure?

4 Sep 2024 9:00

Jo Pickup

Installation view of an exhibit at SA Museum. 2021 showing a cabinet of fossils in jars and a bark shield hanging in mid-air.

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Installation view of an exhibit at SA Museum, 2021. Image: Supplied.

Earlier this year, details of an organisational restructure were shared with SA Museum staff in line with what its CEO Dr David Gaimster called a ‘reimagining’ and ‘transformation‘ of the SA Museum in coming years.

Since then, there has been a large public protest on the steps of SA Museum, and over 10,000 people have signed a hand-written petition against the restructure.

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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).