Sky News contributor Daisy Cousens says the government’s $250 million package for the arts industry including grants and loans is simply not enough.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced last week a $250 million package for the arts and entertainment sector, which includes $75 million in grants and $90 million in loans to get the industry back up and running. “There has been a systemic misunderstanding and devaluing of the arts at a political level in Australia for decades”. “Why should artists have to rely so heavily on government funding, when overseas models prove it can also be done through the private sector?”.
DaisyCousens Ms Cousens should recuse herself in making comments on this issue. Her parents are in the theatre and she has a clear interest in the outcome as evidenced in her emotional outburst.
DaisyCousens Try busking ..
DaisyCousens Cocaine ain’t cheap these days .
DaisyCousens Daisy's a good gal, but she's way too pompous to be taken seriously by the silent majority. She'd be a superstar if she was on the left though.
DaisyCousens Correctimundo flower girl.... for once
DaisyCousens Daisy how could you 😉
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