Report calls for arts funding push as federal spend hits record low
Not so lucky country: Australia ranked 25th out of 31 OECD nations for expenditure on “recreation, culture and religion” as a share of GDP.
April 23, 2026
Arts education in freefall
New research warns shrinking school and university pathways threaten Australia’s creative workforce and cultural ambitions.
February 9, 2026
The Dilemma of the Arts and Politicians
Arts ministers are human beings and they often have views about what art should and shouldn't be, argues Josephine Caust in her new book.
November 29, 2023
Newsworthy: March 2023
A round-up of our recent news reports.
February 20, 2023
National Cultural Policy: arts sector reaction
“The possibility of genuine cultural and artistic thriving.” Arts sector leaders respond to the release of the National Cultural Policy.
January 31, 2023
National Cultural Policy: money to revive, reboot and refocus
The Labor government's much-anticipated National Cultural Policy introduces a raft of sweeping organisational changes and new funding initiatives.
January 30, 2023
Petition to Recognise Artists As Workers signed by 5,700 and counting…
Last week, NAVA launched the #RecogniseArtistsAsWorkers campaign. Leya Reid from NAVA explains why in this op-ed.
November 23, 2022
Books, Chamber, Classical Music, Dance, Festivals, Film, Instrumental, Jazz, Musical Theatre & Cabaret, Opera, Orchestral, Stage, Theatre, Visual Art, Vocal & Choral
Australian Government calls for submissions to National Cultural Policy
Fifteen experts from across Australia’s creative industries have been appointed to five panels that will identify key issues in safeguarding Australia’s arts sector and its vital role in the economy.
August 2, 2022
“Creative Australia” puts art at the heart of the nation
Arts community broadly welcomes National Cultural Policy initiatives – plus a stack of cash.
March 14, 2013