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BUDGET INVESTMENTS TO FURTHER GROW OUR CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

ELISE ARCHER MP, Minister for the Arts

The Rockliff Liberal Government is building Tasmania’s future with targeted and considered investments in our cultural and creative industries that will further grow the sector and support thousands of jobs for Tasmanians.

The 2023-24 budget provides ongoing funding to several key initiatives, including:

  • $2.4 million over four years to Cultural and Creative Industry Operational Assistance to support arts organisations to deliver arts and cultural production and services, and improve financial sustainability and longevity of programs and activities;
  • $1 million to Screen Tasmania over two years, to further benefit our regional economy; and
  • $2 million to the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery for rectification works.

Attorney-General and Minister for the Arts, Elise Archer said our targeted investments will continue to support our emerging artists and add to our economy, across our entire State.

“Tasmania’s cultural and creatives industries have bounced back strongly from the pandemic, demonstrated by the 2023 release of major Tasmanian screen projects such as Deadloch, Bay of Fires, Alone Australia and the Survival of Kindness,” the Attorney-General said.

“We know the sector supports thousands of jobs, both directly and indirectly, at all ends of the State, and this Budget will further enhance this important industry with the entire State to benefit.

“These initiatives add to other significant investments we have made in recent years to significantly grow the sector, including our Government’s highly effective, comprehensive package of financial support totalling almost $13 million in COVID-19 support measures.

“Importantly, the arts, entertainment and sports precinct at Mac Point will provide further exciting opportunities for the arts and culture sector in Tasmania, and I look forward to seeing this project deliver even more opportunities for talented Tasmanian artists in the years to come.”