Show, Tell, Talk to Politicians
Arts are so important to our cultural life and if politicians engage with the arts, it could have the effect of refreshing political life. Virginia Judge, NSW Minister for the Arts
SHOW parliamentarians and politicians that Australians care about the arts.
TELL them that theatres and concert halls are a major part of the cultural lifeblood of communities from capital cities to remote country towns.
TALK about your children’s enjoyment of learning in the arts and their lively participation in drama, dance, music, and singing.
The Australian Chamber Orchestra.
Photo: Stephen Oxenbury
WHY: MPs, Ministers and Government spend when they’re convinced programs have value.
In today’s competitive world, they don’t take anything for granted – so they need to know that people want live performance to continue as a vital part of Australian society, and that spending on Australian orchestras, theatre companies and circuses will lead to brilliant, exciting work of international standard.
Let the Federal Government and your State Government know you applaud new investment in the arts by contacting your Minister for the Arts:
| Commonwealth | Peter Garrett | Peter.Garrett.MP@aph.gov.au |
| New South Wales | Virginia Judge | office@judge.minister.nsw.gov.au |
| Victoria | Peter Batchelor | peter.batchelor@parliament.vic.gov.au |
| Queensland | Anna Bligh | educationandarts@ministerial.qld.gov.au |
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South Australia* |
Michael Rann John Hill |
premier@saugov.sa.gov.au Minister.health@health.sa.gov.au |
| West Australia | John Day | jday@mp.wa.gov.au |
| Tasmania | David O'Byrne | david.obyrne@parliament.tas.gov.au |
| Northern Territory | Gerry McCarthy | minister.mccarthy@nt.gov.au |
| ACT | Jon Stanhope | stanhope@act.gov.au |
* In SA, Mike Rann is the Minister for the Arts and John Hill is the Minister Assisting on the Arts
You should also contact your local member of parliament. To search for your electorate at either state or federal level click here.
To arm yourself with Performing Arts Facts, download our Key Message documents:
The Arts Facts: The Big Picture
The Major Performing Arts Key Messages
For more statistics on the major performing arts companies visit Resources and Useful Links..