Opinions & Analysis

Welfare rules and regulations are failing artists
While the ATO seems to understand how artists’ incomes fluctuate year by year, Centrelink does not; nor do its guidelines…

The convergence of art, culture and distribution technology is our next step
As the Australia Council calls for responses to its latest COVID-inspired research paper, Leanne de Souza thinks now is the…

Arts Parliamentary Inquiry, what next?
With the Parliamentary inquiry into the arts there is a chance to re-define the debate on the arts sectors own…

8 arguments to include in your Parliamentary Inquiry into the Arts submission
With the Federal Government investigating the impact of COVID on the arts, Dr Jackie Bailey looks at arguments that need…

Why the 'new normal' should be artist-led
Before the arts sector returns post-pandemic, we must recognise and repair the fault lines that run deep in the sector,…

Why arts engagement matters
Our definition of arts and culture is expansive and includes everything from the books we read and the music in…

Stepping into the unknown – finding a future in COVID
What does the future hold for us in living with COVID? In the final Wellness and Recovery Resource article Trisnasari…

Why you should make a submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into the arts
With the announcement of the Parliamentary Inquiry into the Arts during COVID, you might be wondering how to make a…

How to put on a festival from the comfort of your home
Agility, adaptability and upskilling are all part of the process, but gifs are important too. Lessons learned from Melbourne Fringe's…

New Parliamentary Inquiry into benefits and impact of arts during COVID
A new Parliamentary Inquiry from the Federal Government asks about the impact of the arts during COVID-19 including a survey…