Opinions & Analysis
Arts policy for audiences not artists
The basic problem with the current 20th century arts funding model is that it remains producer- or artist-centric, rather than…
No tears but some anxieties as Fifield replaces Brandis
Reaction to the demise of Senator George Brandis as Minister for the Arts has been widely celebratory but will the…
New Cabinet: Fifield inherits the empire
Senator Mitch Fifield gets the double whammy of Communications and Arts, and inherits a world of sorrow.
How to create a disability action plan
Diversifying both audiences and the artist base can be helped by an effective disability action plan.
When is National Arts Week?
The fact that Australia does not have a National Arts Week is a glaring absence in our national calendar.
What's STEM without the flower?
Education’s hottest topic is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) while the subjects that teach us human values are undervalued.
No Minister: An artist's encounter with Senator Brandis
Behind cocktails and canapes there was a fiery exchange at the Helpmann Awards this week.
GST changes may not deliver for books and music
The Treasurer is moving to introduce GST on items bought online but will the threshold be low enough for books…
Piracy: measuring the Yo in Yo Ho Ho
How big is the piracy problem? Will it go away? We look behind the headlines to the significance of Department…
Missing the boat to China
Touring Swan Lake in China is not the kind of cultural diplomacy that will help Australia gain a foothold in…