arts policy
Culture is the beating heart of climate justice
Artists are a critical part of the fight for climate justice, argues activist and founder of the global 'artivism' movement…
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.
Rosie Dennis on her first 100 days at Arts Northern Rivers
Highly respected creative director Rosie Dennis is back on home territory as Executive Director for Arts Northern Rivers. She talks…
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…