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‘If the Sydney Biennale doesn’t need Transfield’s money, why should they be asking for ours?’

The full text of the letter Minister for the Arts Brandis sent the Australia Council warning it off funding the Biennale.

13 Mar 2014 12:00

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For an analysis of the context and implications of this letter, read Biennale future may depend on arts independence.

Mr Rupert Myer,
Chairman
The Australia Council

Dear Rupert,

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