Given that Premier Daniel Andrews had been warning of a tough budget for several months, many in the sector will probably have breathed a sigh of relief upon discovering the Victorian Budget 2023/24 – delivered by Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas on Tuesday (24 May) – is not as punishing as they may have feared.
In total, the new Budget invests $478 million towards arts and cultural events generally; however, this figure also includes monies directed towards community sport and the Major Events calendar, so is less generous than it first appears.
