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Freeplay: Australian games industry deserves its ‘fair share of attention and funding’
A new report dives into the challenges currently facing the Australian games industry.
The next national cultural policy must put artistic freedom before ‘social cohesion’
It's now a familiar phrase in the arts, but social cohesion must not unseat the commitment to freedom of expression.
Federal Budget 2026-27: Opposition, Greens and A New Approach assess arts funding
The Shadow Arts Minister, the Greens and arts think tank A New Approach add their responses to the 2026-27 Federal…
Federal Budget 2026-27: the arts sector responds
No shocks but few real surprises for the arts in the Albanese Government’s 2026-27 Federal Budget.
Drafting the next national cultural policy: 6 critical strategies for our sector
As the Australian Government updates the Revive National Cultural Policy, Kate Larsen argues the new version needs to walk the…
Victoria’s new Creative Industries Minister must reverse arts cuts
Victoria's Shadow Minister for Arts and Creative Industries, the Hon David Davis MP, says the state’s new Creative Industries Minister…
How the Australian Cultural Fund is helping artists and organisations unlock EOFY fundraising
From grassroots projects to major festivals, the Australian Cultural Fund is changing the game for arts fundraising.
Young people need more than footy ovals – it’s time to invest in culture
What would happen if young people had the same access to live music as they do with sport, wonders Kate…
Major WA arts companies welcome early state funding announcement
The WA Arts Minister has released key components of the state's arts funding plans for 2026-27, though details are still…
Victoria’s Creative Industries Minister responds to arts funding debate: building a creative sector for all Victorians
Victoria’s Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks says the commentary over the recent round of Victorian Government funding to creative…