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Federal Arts Policy: new Minister hits ground running in comfy shoes, forces staff to read poetry

Shaft an extremely popular Minister just after the reforms have been announced? In a traditionally skittish and articulate sector? New Arts Minister Tony Burke is on the road to repeat and repeat his

28 Mar 2013 12:00

David Tiley

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Shaft an extremely popular Minister just after the reforms have been announced? In a traditionally skittish and articulate sector? New Arts Minister Tony Burke is on the road to repeat and repeat his basic message: it’s full steam ahead on the new policies, and Crean’s ghost is alive and well in his office.

Federal Arts Minister Tony Burke has zipped out on a whirlwind press-flesh-and-reassure tour which covered Melbourne Tuesday, reached Sydney Wednesday, and started in Canberra.

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David Tiley

David Tiley was the Editor of Screenhub from 2005 until he became Content Lead for Film in 2021 with a special interest in policy. He is a writer in screen media with a long career in educational programs, documentary, and government funding, with a side order in script editing. He values curiosity, humour and objectivity in support of Australian visions and the art of storytelling.