The Federal Government has established a new taskforce who will provide advice and direction to the Government’s plans to rebuild the arts sector post-COVID-19 in partnership with government and the Australia Council. The Taskforce will be chaired by Elizabeth Ann Macgregor OBE, Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (NSW). Other members include:
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John Barrington AM, former Chair of the Perth Festival
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Ms Greta Bradman, operatic and concert artist, ABC Classic presenter
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Mr Adrian Collette AM, CEO of the Australia Council
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Mr Li Cunxin AO, Queensland Ballet’s Artistic Director
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Ms Rachel Healy, Joint Artistic Director of the Adelaide Festival
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Mr Ian Kew, Chair of the Darwin Festival and the Darwin Major Business Group
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Ms Fiona Menzies, CEO, Creative Partnerships Australia
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Ms Alison Page, entrepreneur, artist, and film and television producer
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Mr Paul Piticco, Co-CEO, Secret Sounds Group
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Mr Dan Rosen, CEO of the Australian Recording Industry Association
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Mr Chris Saines CNZM, Director of the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art