Resounding ALP victory
May 05, 2025
Let's hope the Prime Minister's commitment to education equality will translate into action. With dominance in Parliament, this is the opportunity to fund further reforms.
The coalition went to the election without an Arts Policy. The ALP introduced their policy "Revive" in 2023, $286 million over 4 years. They have delivered on 66 the Revive actions, but stalled on others. Current Minister Tony Burke said in April 2025, if ALP win the election, consultation on arts policy will begin immediately.
Arts workers are among the lowest paid workers in the nation. They earn an average of $13,937 from arts practice, so far below the minimum wage of $47,500. Under the previous coalition government, federal arts funding fell by 22% per capita.
For a sector that delivers $64 billion into the economy annually and contributes so much to national identity, artists will be pleased the coalition is not in power again.
Details above are from ABC news website
Image: HSC Symposium in Feb 2025 - from Seymour Centre's 2025 Education Season
Latest Show Added - Victoria again
Complete Works Theatre Company have added their fabulous Twelfth Night. It's a live show for senior secondary students. They also offer other live and online shows. Check them all out here.
Image: Twelfth Night, incursion, Victoria only
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Latest Show Added - Victoria and more
Don't Turn This Show Around! Join ventriloquist Natalie May and her cheeky puppet friends as they navigate friendship challenges, silly misunderstandings, big emotions, and the ups and downs of growing up — all while trying very hard not to “turn this show around!” Suits Yr 1-6. Details.
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Term 2 almost done, now for Terms 3 & 4
SFS Subscriber enews is out this week in most states/territories.
Find out what's coming up and plan ahead. Not a subscriber?? Go here.
Image: Junkyard Beats, based in Sydney & Melbourne, offer shows and workshops linking sustainability with music. They're great for either inspiring in Term 3 or cel
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