Policy
New faces announced to shape Victoria’s arts future
Creative Industries Minister Martin Foley has announced 20 artists and sector leaders to develop the state’s new arts strategy.
New Minister for the Arts appointed by PM
Paul Fletcher, the Liberal Member for Bradfield, has replaced Victorian Senator Mitch Fifield as Federal Minister for Communications and the…
What #AusVotes2019 offers the arts
On the eve of the election, here’s how the major parties are fighting for the arts vote.
Roadmap leads museums and galleries away from colonialism
The Australian Museums and Galleries Association’s new First Peoples roadmap provides clear direction on improving Indigenous engagement and employment.
Election not taking culture seriously
The funding of arts and culture in this country reflects a political climate that does not take culture, or arts…
Labor arts policy welcomed by sector
A national Indigenous theatre company, restored funding for the Australia Council, and a focus on the centrality of the artist…
The Greens plan for Australian creativity
Arts spokesperson Senator Sarah Hanson-Young puts forward the Greens' comprehensive plan to breathe life back into creative Australia.
NAVA releases federal election report card
The National Association for the Visual Arts calls on all parties to invest in artistic courage.
Greens launch arts policy in election lead-up
$150 million to employ artists in schools as part of a scheme to foster young people’s creativity, and restoring Australia…
How bold would we like the Australia Council to be?
We have until 10 May to say what’s needed in the Australia Council's next Strategic Plan so let's embolden them.