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ALP goes ballistic about the arts in Parliament, signals trouble for the government

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3 Jun 2021 12:00

David Tiley

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Tony Burke. Image: Alex Guibord on Flickr

Tony Burke, Shadow Minister for the Arts and Manager of Opposition Business in the House of Representatives, caught the Morrison government in a sneaky move yesterday and launched an impassioned defence of the Arts community in Australia.

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He is not a happy camper.

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David Tiley

David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.