ALGA signs national agreement on arts and culture

The first ever National Arts and Culture Accord was signed in Hobart last week.

In addition to State Arts Ministers signing the accord, the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) was also a signatory. The Accord outlines the roles and responsibilities of each level of government in relation to the provision of support and services for the arts.

The signing of the Accord formalises the framework that will focus all levels of government to deliver stronger and more coordinated arts and cultural services.

Local government's role is recognised as engaging the community to participate more in arts and cultural activities. It formalises the existing activities and support councils provide to the arts and reinforces the crucial role councils play in the community.

The signing of the Accord follows the release of the National Cultural Policy 'Creative Australia' on 13th March. This noted that local government invests $1 billion each year in arts and cultural activities and considering the comparative income of each level of government, this is the largest investment of any level of government.

3rd June 2009 - LEISURE AT THE HEART OF COUNCIL STIMULUS PROJECTS