Policy

Arts curriculum caught in caretaker period - again
Education Ministers have approved the Australian Curriculum: The Arts but publication needs to wait for a new government.

Labor's vision for the arts
The Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, went on the attack with this speech at the Western Sydney Arts Forum.

Come Out goes in house at Adelaide Festival Centre
A government report has recommended a new management structure for the troubled youth arts festival.

Truth, lies and independence: arts hits election mode
The Minister claims the Opposition would destroy independence in the arts. Senator Brandis says it's a brazen lie. Who is…

Coalition arts cuts on the way
Shadow Arts Minister George Brandis has warned of cuts to the arts budget ahead of some 'significant' announcements.

Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre under threat
Federal land grab threatens South West Sydney’s premier arts centre; local council calls on community’s aid.

2013 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards Winners
This year’s winners for the Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, Australia's richest literary awards, have just been announced.

OzCo admits 'room for improvement' on disabled artists
Increasing support for artists with a disability will be a "high priority" under the new Australia Council framework.

OzCo peer selection process on agenda
Selection of peers for the Australia Council’s new assessment panels will be up for discussion when the board meets on…

To Russia with visual arts grants
Five artists have received Australia Council funding to exhibit at the Moscow Biennale of Contemporary Art.