Policy

Our schools need artists - and chaplains are the key
A simple and affordable change to the established chaplains program could embed artists and creative practice in every state school…

ArtsPeak expands leadership team
An expanded, eight member executive group will help steer ArtsPeak through a period of transition and growth.

Sydney breaks barriers to creative spaces
A new plan to encourage creatives to breathe new life into old buildings may see the City of Sydney transform…

25 quotes about the arts that deserve a standing ovation
A round-up of the hard-hitting and inspiring words by some of Australia's most renowned arts leaders and advocates.

Putting arts on the election agenda
Cultural officers replacing chaplains, tax-free arts grants and a tax on legalised cannabis are now on the 2016 Federal Election…

So you think you're not political
You don't have to be dealing with overtly controversial issues to create work that agitates and activates.

Don't judge me on money, says Minister
The Minister for the Arts Senator Mitch Fifield says being a strong advocate for the arts doesn’t mean delivering government…

'The worst arts administration in 40 years'
National and international arts leader Michael Lynch has described the Federal Government's arts policy as a disgrace.

ArtsPeak calls for Government response to Senate Inquiry
The Federal Government has yet to respond to recommendations from the Senate Inquiry into the Brandis cuts.

Arts to come in innovation policy, says Minister
The absence of the arts from the recent Government Innovation statement is not the last word, says the Minister for…