Artists applaud long-term national culture plan

Members of Australia's art community have welcomed a new five-year plan for the arts and culture sector. First Nations culture is at the centre of the policy. A new body will also be created to deal with complaints on fair pay, sexual harassment, bullying and discrimination in the industry.

Professor Deborah Cheetham performs at the Hotel Esplanade, Melbourne. The federal government has unveiled its new five-year plan to help revive the arts sector after the pandemic. Source: AAP / James Ross

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