20/09/2026
Malcolm Roberts Questions Aboriginal Funding, Creative Australia Responds
Senator Malcolm Roberts raised questions in Parliament about Creative Australia's funding. He asked how much funding is being allocated to First Nations, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, arts organisations and whether this funding is proportionate to the population.
In response, Creative Australia representatives provided clarification on the funding figures and explained that supporting First Nations arts and culture is part of their statutory responsibilities under Australian law.
The discussion brought both sides of the funding issue into focus, including the funding figures, government policy and Creative Australia's legal responsibilities.
What do you think — what should be the basis for allocating government arts funding? 🇦🇺