arts policy
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…
We need a National Cultural Policy that backs working writers
The public consultation for the next national cultural policy is drawing to a close. Author Jennifer Mills shares her own…
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…
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…
On the move: latest arts sector appointments
This week’s arts sector appointments include Omega Ensemble’s new CEO, the departure of a founding Artistic Director, and more.
New voices, new directions: the young members of NSW’s biggest cultural boards
Six young leaders joined the boards of New South Wales’ major cultural institutions last year. Who are they, and what…
The Push unveils 10-year plan for young Australians and music
The Push's new national plan sets out a decade-long strategy to place Australian music on par with education, sport and…