The Arts Party

The Arts Party The Arts Party - Encouraging a more creative, cultural and prosperous future for every Australian The arts form an integral part of our society.

The arts create a language that cuts across social, economic, cultural, racial and economic barriers – and helps people from different sides of these divisions to come together and share their humanity in a way that would otherwise not be possible. Considering the value that artistic pursuits bring to our society, the arts are surprisingly underrepresented in australian politics. The Arts Party ex

ists to address this imbalance. The future of Australia will be decided by the quality of our ideas. Music, the performing arts, film, television, radio, advertising, games and interactive content, writing, publishing, architecture, design, and the visual arts – all of them have the potential to create economic wealth, cultural depth and jobs – all of them enrich the lives of those who are practitioners or the arts, those who are consumers of the arts and the lives of all Australians. The Arts Party aims to maximise the opportunities for self-expression that the arts bring to practitioners by designing and fighting for policies that encourage the growth of the artistic industries within Australia. The Arts Party aims to enrich the lives of those people who wish to enjoy Australian artistic output, by designing and fighting for policies that encourage growth in Australian-made content, and policies that encourage quality and excellence in all artistic and creative works, produced by Australians for Australians. The Arts Party aims to improve the lives of all Australians by generating wealth through the expansion of the artistic industries. It aims to increase the quality of life of all Australians by supporting greater access to better Australian entertainment and broader access to high-quality Australian artistic product. Australia’s ability to compete in industry, in business and in commerce is contained in our ability to come up with innovative solutions, and implement them in creative ways. Finding and implementing creative solutions doesn’t happen accidentally. An education system that encourages broad thinking, creative approaches to problem solving and fosters the ability of all students to access those parts of them that will help discover and develop the best ideas, is essential in Australia’s pursuit to stay profitable, competitive and innovative in a globalised market. The Arts Party aims to develop the opportunity for these outcomes to be realised in schools, universities, tafes and all other training institutions across Australia. The Arts Party exists to find, foster and encourage the open, inclusive and innovative culture that the arts tend to generate. We believe this is an integral part of Australia’s ability to grow and compete in the modern world – and maintain Australia’s position in the world as one of the most prosperous, enjoyable and exciting places to live. http://www.artsparty.org/

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27/08/2026

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Kusama turned her hallucinations into works that ranged from polka dot paintings to 'Infinity Mirror Rooms'.

23/08/2026

Have you seen My Brilliant Career?🎥❤️

Based on Miles Franklin's iconic Australian novel, the television adaptation was filmed entirely in South Australia and stars Philippa Northeast as the fiercely independent Sybylla, alongside Christopher Chung, Genevieve O'Reilly and Kate Mulvany.

Among the many South Australian creatives behind the production was renowned milliner Jo Honan, whose artistry helped bring the period drama to life. Jo designed and created hats for the series, balancing historical authenticity with the practical demands of modern costume production.

"I was creating hats that were worn in the 1900s, but they weren't absolutely true to form because costumes aren't made of the same materials they were made with at that time. So we took some liberties, but the designs were true to the fashion of the times," Jo Honan told ABC Radio Adelaide's Breakfast with Sonya and Jules.

Listen here: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/adelaide-breakfast/my-brilliant-hats/107054968

Through her craftsmanship and attention to detail, Jo helped capture the elegance and character of the era while showcasing South Australia's exceptional creative talent on the national stage.

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20/08/2026

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Check out our list of book recommendations for Women in Translation Month!

05/08/2026

Malaysian Australian author Omar Musa has taken out the Miles Franklin Literary Award with his second novel, Fierceland, set between Malaysian Borneo and Sydney.

19/07/2026

👏 The ASA applauds the Prime Minister’s strong commitment to Australian creators, made today in a speech about shaping artificial intelligence in Australia’s interests.

The Prime Minister said, "Australian writers, musicians, artists and journalists must retain ownership and control of their work. Our laws will spell that out, plain as day. An artist’s creative endeavour is their work and their property. No company should use Australian books, music, art or news to build or train AI without the artist’s control. That includes the artist’s control of the price and value of their work. Anything less, is theft."

ASA Chair said, “It’s fantastic to have confirmation that the government will stand by Australian creators. This has been a very stressful time for authors, with so much pressure being applied by wealthy Big Tech lobbyists. I commend the government for sticking to its principles and seeing the value of Australian authors and Australian stories. Our rights as creators must be defended.

“Now big tech needs to come to the table and accept the facts. The next step is to make sure that authors are fairly compensated for the past theft of our work and for its future use, and that our rights are respected in practice.”

ASA CEO Lucy Hayward said, “The government has been consistent on copyright and the expectation has been made clear: AI developers must respect creators’ rights. And yet, instead of commencing negotiations with creators and rightsholders, multinational AI companies have continued to lobby in Canberra for changes to our law, using data centre investment as leverage. The reluctance of AI companies to work with the creative industries on licensing solutions is slowing us down and hampering the government’s efforts to plan for our future.

“We are thrilled about this important acknowledgement from government that Australian stories are the bedrock of our culture, and copyright enables those stories to continue being told."

Read more on the ASA's website 👉 https://www.asauthors.org.au/news/asa-applauds-australian-governments-commitment-to-creators/

19/07/2026

Australia's live performance industry is at a breaking point.

Major production cancellations are leaving performers, musicians, crew, technicians and other creative workers facing uncertainty and potential unemployment, often with little warning. But the impact goes beyond the workforce. When theatres go dark, audiences lose access to culture, communities lose connection, and Australia risks losing the talent that powers a vibrant arts sector.

On Monday, more than 200 creative workers from across the country came together to endorse a Live Performance Action Plan and call for urgent action from state and federal governments.

Add your voice and help protect live performance in Australia.

meaa.io/SaveLivePerformance

01/07/2026

Do you read slowly, but get fully absorbed in a story? So does Steven Spielberg - and he's one of the world's best storytellers!

Read this brilliant article where he reveals his favourite stories of all time and which book he makes all of his 7 children read! It's based on an interview Steven did with Jack Edwards on TikTok.

Dyslexic thinkers process information differently, which may mean we read more slowly and it takes more energy. But like Steven, many of us are born storytellers, and lots of us access stories in different ways: through audiobooks, via films, through comics and graphic novels.

Tell us how you enjoy stories most in the comments.

Read the full article: https://www.aol.com/lifestyle/steven-spielberg-opens-dyslexia-favorite-210005970.html

01/07/2026

On Thursday 25th September Tim gave a speech at the NSW Government'...

30/06/2026

MEAA and Dancers Australia stands in solidarity with the cast, crew and musicians of Beetlejuice and Waitress following the cancellation of their national tours.

“At a time when the live performance sector is already under significant pressure, abrupt cancellations like this highlight the precarious nature of creative work and the need for stronger protections, greater accountability and better support for arts workers.”

- Paul Davies, MEAA Campaigns Director

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