NSW MINISTRY FOR THE ARTS 2002/2003 ANNUAL REPORT
Premier’s Message : an excerpt …
NSW led a unanimous endorsement by state governments of the Myer Report’s recommendations for more strategically-focused public funding for the visual arts and crafts. It is disappointing that the Commonwealth has agreed to provide only $6 million a year in extra funds to match the States’ contributions instead of the $9 million recommended by the report. I hope the Commonwealth will review its contribution and implement the legislative and fiscal measures identified as critical to the viability of the sector. …
Bob Carr, MP
Premier
Minister for the Arts
Minister for Citizenship
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Gail Hastings for SASS
Last Updated: Saturday, 16 April 2005 4:18 PM GMT+10
