Late Night Live - Separate stories podcast Australia's arts sector faces generational challenges
Apr 29, 2025
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Arts Ignored in Election Campaign
- Arts have been largely ignored in the recent election campaign despite ongoing crises. - The silence contrasts with past culture wars fought over arts controversies.
25 Years of Arts Reporting
- Brooke Turner began covering arts 25 years ago around the Helen Nugent inquiry. - Today's arts turmoil echoes but also reflects changed social attitudes and pressures.
Creative Australia’s Historic Role
- Creative Australia is the federal government's major arts funding body, formerly Australia Council. - Its longstanding history includes periods of controversy and it now faces extreme scrutiny.