The Securing the Future update is an annual report which tracks Australia’s major performing arts' (MPA) companies’ progress in the areas of artistic vibrancy, access and financial viability. Securing the Future 2002 –2009 demonstrates that the implementation of the government-agreed recommendations of the Major Performing Arts Inquiry (MPAI) continued to result in a robust Major...

Since its inception in 1973, the Literature Board has been providing subsidies to Australian-based publishers to assist with the publication of books by Australian authors – books of fiction, non-fiction, poetry, playscripts and anthologies of Australian literature. The research project sought to establish the extent to which the Board’s publishing subsidy program has been effective...

The visual arts, craft and design sector makes an important contribution to Australian society and its economy. A 2000 Australia Council research study, Arts Economy 1968-1998: Three Decades of Growth in Australia, revealed that although the Australian arts economy had blossomed and consolidated during this time, visual arts and craft workers had the largest decrease...

Each year hundreds of Australian and New Zealand artists perform overseas. This guide helps navigate the sometimes complex processes surrounding visas, work permits and taxes when preparing to tour internationally. This guide, published jointy by the Australia Council for the Arts and Creative New Zealand Toi Aotearoa, focuses on the regions identified by Australian and...

This guide will help not-for-profit cultural organisations and individual artists understand the formalities associated with receiving philanthropic gifts. Compiled by Louise Wlash of the Australia Council's Artsupport program, this is your one-stop-shop for tax and legal information about philanthropic fundraising. The guide includes: Key terms and requirements explained in simple language How-to advice, examples and...