Arts and Culture

I am fully supportive of the Federal Revive policy and a clear plan to encourage the Australian arts, entertainment and cultural sector to grow and thrive. In June 2024 Parliament further debated the establishment of two new parts of Creative Australia: First Nations First and Writing Australia.  

It is very important that we amplify First Nations stories. For millennia, First Nations’ history, stories of country, creation and tradition have been passed down through the generations. Today, the practice of storytelling sustains communities, validates experiences and represents a vital cultural continuation for Indigenous peoples. 

My community is proud to have Australia’s biggest Aboriginal-led theatre company Yirra Yaakin Theatre Company in the Curtin electorate in Subiaco, a respected cultural leader and artistic hub for Aboriginal people from all over WA, Australia, and around the world. 

I have urged the Minister to ensure Western Australian representation on the First Nations Creative Australia Board as well as regional arts funding that recognises the additional burden and cost of touring born by all Western Australian creatives compared to those of the east coast.