Hopeful signs: Treasury’s policy shift to properly value contribution of thriving arts and culture

Fanning the flames of Australia’s arts, culture and creativity sector will require a huge shift in the way policymakers approach planning and investment. According to advocate Rupert Myer, there are some promising green shoots of change that must be cultivated for the long term.

Rupert Myer, chair of the first national think tank A New Approach (ANA), says building blocks of vibrant cultural institutions that the government is responsible for — things like training pathways, investment mechanisms and infrastructure — have been led by various Australian politicians over the years.