Opinions & Analysis
Practical arts activism for the election year
What can you actually do to swing the federal election? Quite a lot, argues arts advocate Esther Anatolitis.
Why RISE fund marks important sector moment
Big hART’s CEO and Creative Director Scott Rankin says RISE shows us it’s time to fund the arts with greater…
No, the Federal Government didn’t spend $4 billion on COVID arts support
Recent claims by A New Approach relied on exaggerated government data, writes academic Ben Eltham.
Why abandoning the Australia Council is a Bad Idea
Disestablishing the Council as the LPA propose will inevitably facilitate pork-barrelling, argue Tully Barnett, Julian Meyrick and Justin O’Connor.
Opinion from Arts Minister Paul Fletcher
The Federal Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts Paul Fletcher shares his views on RISE funding and…
Australia lags behind OECD in cultural funding
As Australia ranks 23 out of 34 countries in cultural expenditure, the latest A New Approach report flags the potential…
Axing Neighbours will be a screen industry blow
The under-threat show has been a vital training ground for screen artists over its 37 years, writes Philippa Burne.
How intersectionality can help storytellers
What is 'intersectionality'? Pearl Tan and Priya A Roy explain not only how it can make better stories but a…
How to get into voice acting for video games
Thinking of getting into video game voice acting? We share some key tips for beginners.
Now is not the time to cut corners on state arts funding
Victoria's Shadow Minister for the Arts and Creative Industries, David Davis MP, responds to a recent opinion piece by Minister…