National cultural policy: discussion framework

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02 November 2009This brief discussion framework lists some of the key points the Australian Government hopes will guide contributions from the public towards the development of a National cultural policy for the next ten years.

Discussion so far is in response to these questions:

  • What positive steps would you like to see to advance Australian Culture?
  • What do you think should be priorities for a national cultural policy?
  • What other issues do you think are important?

Contributions can be made and read at the National Cultural Policy web forum here>.

Furthermore, in a speech at the National Press Club on 27 October, the Arts Minister Peter Garrett identified three key themes:

1. Keeping culture strong;

2. Engaging the community; and,

3. Powering the young.

The full speech is available here>.

Publication typeDiscussion paper
Publisher TypeGovernment or Gov agency
CoverageAustralia
Permanent URLhttp://apo.org.au/node/19544
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Madeleine Kingston
April 15, 2010, 7:24 am
The three themes identified above of keeping culture strong; engaging the community and empowering the young as identified by Peter Garrett at the National Press Club on 27 October are important in the development of a more open and accountable democracy. The goals of transparency are embraced by the Government 2 initiative which is not simply about online availability of information (Web2). Contributions to this arena are still open, alive and kicking. Those interested in the principles of citizen-driven participation, improved citizen-driven democratic participation, including the layered participation concepted under current discussion should check out the Gov website and begin a meaningful dialogue on what can be done to enhance a natural cultural policy that needs to be more responsive to 21st century expectations. Madeleine Kingston Individual stakeholder
markslay
November 10, 2010, 6:25 pm
In the PDF of the National Press Club speech by Peter Garrett, I think his point number 4 of "The arts bind communities – creating groups and networks in shared experiences" is the most poignant and I think makes his case more clearly than thinking in pure economic terms.
Matthew.Stevens@menzies.edu.au
January 24, 2012, 1:08 am
6. The culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders is the unique backbone of Australian identity; it brings meaning to our nation with a culture unbroken in song, dance and stories over millennia. I think this is a bit out there, to say that Indigenous culture is the backbone of the country rings of bias and ideology. While I acknowledge the Indigenous Australians culture is an aspect of Australian culture, it has to be seen for what it "was". A hunter gatherer tribalistic culture that has little relevance to the way the world and indigenous people operate (successfully) in this 21st century we live in. Enough of the tokenism and how about some reality please...

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