Australia should have a universal basic income for artists. Here's what that could look like
- Written by: Jo Caust, Associate Professor and Principal Fellow (Hon), School of Culture and Communication, The University of Melbourne
Frankie Cordoba/UnsplashWhile artists struggle to get noticed in the Australian political arena, particularly in the lead up to an election, other nations take their artists more seriously – even seeing them as critical to a successful and vibrant community.
When I talked to artists during the pandemic, it became evident they needed four...