Policy
Should arts funding be indexed to the consumer price index?
Some states do it and some states don’t. But just how significant is indexation and are there viable alternatives?
What’s past is prologue – arts leadership today
The changing face of arts leadership calls for a fresh approach towards finding common ground among new audiences.
Australia Council Strategic Plan: where is the detail?
There is precious little detail in the Australia Council's new Strategic Plan, and big questions remain.
Active arts engagement the key to healthier living
In light of Australia’s looming obesity crisis, engaging with the arts is more important than ever before, especially given the…
Why we should care about disability leadership
Giving a leading voice to people with disability plays an important part in making the artistic process an inclusive experience.
Napthine Government acts on Agent of Change principles
Legislation designed to protect live music venues will soon be introduced to the Victorian Parliament.
Are governments cultural leaders?
In this historic 40th issue of the quarterly Platform Paper from Currency House, the QTC artistic director examines the current…
Arts Minister orders opera review
Senator George Brandis has appointed a three-member panel to determine if $32 million in federal funding is being well spent.
Brandis' leaked anti-piracy proposal is unrealistic
The Australian Government has proposed ISP monitor and punish Australians who download and infringe copyright law.
Live music lobby has 'lost faith' in Planning Minister
Music venues and advocates say they have lost faith in Victoria's Planning Minister Matthew Guy for not protecting live music.