This position paper outlines the two practical actions that governments can take now to secure Australia’s place as a cultural powerhouse by 2035. 

The first is to develop a new national arts and culture strategy modelled on the national sport strategy, Sport Horizon. The paper includes a draft Strategy-on-a-Page illustrating the principles, outcomes and measurements this strategy could adopt. 

The second is to establish a new Ministerial Council focused on cultural access and creative industries. This would facilitate enduring cooperation between governments and effective collaboration with industry, business and philanthropy. The paper identifies six priority agenda items for consideration by the creation of a Ministerial Council.