Editor’s Insight: Arts funding – send in the crowds
An economist says the the public should have a bigger say in how public money is spent. With special audio feature.
Wed, 03 Feb 2016
An economic thinktank has suggested the public have a bigger say in what areas half a billion dollars worth of taxpayers’ money be spent.
Most of the government’s budget for the arts, culture and heritage is decided by appointed experts rather than politicians and public input is minimal.
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