Policy

Music industry call to arms in election lead-up
16 music industry bodies released a three-point plan hoping to lobby politicians and advance Australia's creative potential.

Election resources for the arts
A list of resources to help campaign for the arts, from posting a banner on social media to how to…

Staffing issues signal overdue reform
ArtsHub spoke with arts workers and peak industry body to uncover what can be learnt and done with staffing shortages…

Putting arts back on the public agenda
With the federal election looming, Fund the Arts is campaigning to make arts policy an electoral issue.

An attack on Australia’s literary culture
Senior Lecturer Julieanne Lamond highlights how ministerial interference of funding applications points to wilful ignorance of the value of literature.

Omicron shortages create 'new precariousness' for performing arts
Short supplies of RATs and workers under pressure are part of the new normal for theatre and musical productions.

The price of arts funding
‘Arts organisations can sometimes demonstrate a strange naivety when asking for or accepting donations,’ writes Jo Caust.

Art overstepping legal boundaries
Two breaking stories flag a reality check for the visual arts sector.

‘Sculpting’ a plan, ‘igniting’ an economy
The recent Parliamentary Inquiry into the Arts has plenty to ignite passions and inspire change.

Resetting our arts boards
At the Reset Conference in Adelaide, Kate Larsen asked the sector to imagine a radically different structure for our arts…