Hon B.M. Scott asks about new arts and culture strategies. Hon Peter Foss responds by outlining the 'Building Community through the Arts' strategy, including flagship projects and community initiatives, amidst interjections and debate about funding.

AnsweredQoN 506Legislative Council
Asked
21 November 2000
Portfolio
Arts

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Can the minister advise the House of any new strategies for arts and culture in Western Australia? Hon PETER FOSS

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I thank the member for some notice of this question. On Sunday, 12 November 2000, the Minister for the Arts, Mike Board, announced a visionary plan for the future of arts and culture in Western Australia. “Building Community through the Arts” is an eight-year strategy that will provide the framework for developing and resourcing the arts in Western Australia. Hon Tom Stephens: With no money. The PRESIDENT: Order! Let us not divert. Hon PETER FOSS: Whenever the Government even thinks of the prospect of spending some money on the arts, a censure motion is moved in this House by, of all people, the shadow Minister for the Arts, who considers that we should not spend money on anything else but health and education. We know his views as a philistine. Hon Tom Stephens: You have not even put a performing arts centre in the convention centre. Hon PETER FOSS: That is an interesting point made by Hon Tom Stephens; he must know things that he pretends not to know. The PRESIDENT: Order! I know the Attorney General wants to make some comments. However, I need an answer because members have sought the call who missed out last time and who look as though they will miss out again today. Hon PETER FOSS: The strategy includes a number of flagship projects that have the potential to establish Perth as a cultural destination of international standing, including the redevelopment of the Perth Cultural Centre, the creation of a music access centre and the establishment of a screen industry precinct. “Building Community through the Arts” evolved from recommendations made by the Ministerial Arts Advisory Committee, established by the minister earlier this year and charged with the responsibility of developing an arts agenda. Initiatives have been designed under the three key areas of engaging the community, building culture and the arts, and resourcing culture and the arts to enhance the profile of the culture and arts industry in the community. This strategy provides an opportunity to ensure that Western Australian arts and cultural organisations remain a viable and vibrant source of stimulation and inspiration for everyone in Western Australia. The strategy also identifies initiatives for regional and rural communities, Aboriginal communities and young people.
Hon PETER FOSS replied: I thank the member for some notice of this question. On Sunday, 12 November 2000, the Minister for the Arts, Mike Board, announced a visionary plan for the future of arts and culture in Western Australia. “Building Community through the Arts” is an eight-year strategy that will provide the framework for developing and resourcing the arts in Western Australia. Hon Tom Stephens: With no money. The PRESIDENT: Order! Let us not divert. Hon PETER FOSS: Whenever the Government even thinks of the prospect of spending some money on the arts, a censure motion is moved in this House by, of all people, the shadow Minister for the Arts, who considers that we should not spend money on anything else but health and education. We know his views as a philistine. Hon Tom Stephens: You have not even put a performing arts centre in the convention centre. Hon PETER FOSS: That is an interesting point made by Hon Tom Stephens; he must know things that he pretends not to know. The PRESIDENT: Order! I know the Attorney General wants to make some comments. However, I need an answer because members have sought the call who missed out last time and who look as though they will miss out again today. Hon PETER FOSS: The strategy includes a number of flagship projects that have the potential to establish Perth as a cultural destination of international standing, including the redevelopment of the Perth Cultural Centre, the creation of a music access centre and the establishment of a screen industry precinct. “Building Community through the Arts” evolved from recommendations made by the Ministerial Arts Advisory Committee, established by the minister earlier this year and charged with the responsibility of developing an arts agenda. Initiatives have been designed under the three key areas of engaging the community, building culture and the arts, and resourcing culture and the arts to enhance the profile of the culture and arts industry in the community. This strategy provides an opportunity to ensure that Western Australian arts and cultural organisations remain a viable and vibrant source of stimulation and inspiration for everyone in Western Australia. The strategy also identifies initiatives for regional and rural communities, Aboriginal communities and young people.
I thank the member for some notice of this question. On Sunday, 12 November 2000, the Minister for the Arts, Mike Board, announced a visionary plan for the future of arts and culture in Western Australia. “Building Community through the Arts” is an eight-year strategy that will provide the framework for developing and resourcing the arts in Western Australia. Hon Tom Stephens: With no money. The PRESIDENT: Order! Let us not divert. Hon PETER FOSS: Whenever the Government even thinks of the prospect of spending some money on the arts, a censure motion is moved in this House by, of all people, the shadow Minister for the Arts, who considers that we should not spend money on anything else but health and education. We know his views as a philistine. Hon Tom Stephens: You have not even put a performing arts centre in the convention centre. Hon PETER FOSS: That is an interesting point made by Hon Tom Stephens; he must know things that he pretends not to know. The PRESIDENT: Order! I know the Attorney General wants to make some comments. However, I need an answer because members have sought the call who missed out last time and who look as though they will miss out again today. Hon PETER FOSS: The strategy includes a number of flagship projects that have the potential to establish Perth as a cultural destination of international standing, including the redevelopment of the Perth Cultural Centre, the creation of a music access centre and the establishment of a screen industry precinct. “Building Community through the Arts” evolved from recommendations made by the Ministerial Arts Advisory Committee, established by the minister earlier this year and charged with the responsibility of developing an arts agenda. Initiatives have been designed under the three key areas of engaging the community, building culture and the arts, and resourcing culture and the arts to enhance the profile of the culture and arts industry in the community. This strategy provides an opportunity to ensure that Western Australian arts and cultural organisations remain a viable and vibrant source of stimulation and inspiration for everyone in Western Australia. The strategy also identifies initiatives for regional and rural communities, Aboriginal communities and young people.
On Sunday, 12 November 2000, the Minister for the Arts, Mike Board, announced a visionary plan for the future of arts and culture in Western Australia. “Building Community through the Arts” is an eight-year strategy that will provide the framework for developing and resourcing the arts in Western Australia. Hon Tom Stephens: With no money. The PRESIDENT: Order! Let us not divert. Hon PETER FOSS: Whenever the Government even thinks of the prospect of spending some money on the arts, a censure motion is moved in this House by, of all people, the shadow Minister for the Arts, who considers that we should not spend money on anything else but health and education. We know his views as a philistine. Hon Tom Stephens: You have not even put a performing arts centre in the convention centre. Hon PETER FOSS: That is an interesting point made by Hon Tom Stephens; he must know things that he pretends not to know. The PRESIDENT: Order! I know the Attorney General wants to make some comments. However, I need an answer because members have sought the call who missed out last time and who look as though they will miss out again today. Hon PETER FOSS: The strategy includes a number of flagship projects that have the potential to establish Perth as a cultural destination of international standing, including the redevelopment of the Perth Cultural Centre, the creation of a music access centre and the establishment of a screen industry precinct. “Building Community through the Arts” evolved from recommendations made by the Ministerial Arts Advisory Committee, established by the minister earlier this year and charged with the responsibility of developing an arts agenda. Initiatives have been designed under the three key areas of engaging the community, building culture and the arts, and resourcing culture and the arts to enhance the profile of the culture and arts industry in the community. This strategy provides an opportunity to ensure that Western Australian arts and cultural organisations remain a viable and vibrant source of stimulation and inspiration for everyone in Western Australia. The strategy also identifies initiatives for regional and rural communities, Aboriginal communities and young people.
Hon Tom Stephens: With no money. The PRESIDENT: Order! Let us not divert. Hon PETER FOSS: Whenever the Government even thinks of the prospect of spending some money on the arts, a censure motion is moved in this House by, of all people, the shadow Minister for the Arts, who considers that we should not spend money on anything else but health and education. We know his views as a philistine. Hon Tom Stephens: You have not even put a performing arts centre in the convention centre. Hon PETER FOSS: That is an interesting point made by Hon Tom Stephens; he must know things that he pretends not to know. The PRESIDENT: Order! I know the Attorney General wants to make some comments. However, I need an answer because members have sought the call who missed out last time and who look as though they will miss out again today. Hon PETER FOSS: The strategy includes a number of flagship projects that have the potential to establish Perth as a cultural destination of international standing, including the redevelopment of the Perth Cultural Centre, the creation of a music access centre and the establishment of a screen industry precinct. “Building Community through the Arts” evolved from recommendations made by the Ministerial Arts Advisory Committee, established by the minister earlier this year and charged with the responsibility of developing an arts agenda. Initiatives have been designed under the three key areas of engaging the community, building culture and the arts, and resourcing culture and the arts to enhance the profile of the culture and arts industry in the community. This strategy provides an opportunity to ensure that Western Australian arts and cultural organisations remain a viable and vibrant source of stimulation and inspiration for everyone in Western Australia. The strategy also identifies initiatives for regional and rural communities, Aboriginal communities and young people.
The PRESIDENT: Order! Let us not divert. Hon PETER FOSS: Whenever the Government even thinks of the prospect of spending some money on the arts, a censure motion is moved in this House by, of all people, the shadow Minister for the Arts, who considers that we should not spend money on anything else but health and education. We know his views as a philistine. Hon Tom Stephens: You have not even put a performing arts centre in the convention centre. Hon PETER FOSS: That is an interesting point made by Hon Tom Stephens; he must know things that he pretends not to know. The PRESIDENT: Order! I know the Attorney General wants to make some comments. However, I need an answer because members have sought the call who missed out last time and who look as though they will miss out again today. Hon PETER FOSS: The strategy includes a number of flagship projects that have the potential to establish Perth as a cultural destination of international standing, including the redevelopment of the Perth Cultural Centre, the creation of a music access centre and the establishment of a screen industry precinct. “Building Community through the Arts” evolved from recommendations made by the Ministerial Arts Advisory Committee, established by the minister earlier this year and charged with the responsibility of developing an arts agenda. Initiatives have been designed under the three key areas of engaging the community, building culture and the arts, and resourcing culture and the arts to enhance the profile of the culture and arts industry in the community. This strategy provides an opportunity to ensure that Western Australian arts and cultural organisations remain a viable and vibrant source of stimulation and inspiration for everyone in Western Australia. The strategy also identifies initiatives for regional and rural communities, Aboriginal communities and young people.
Hon PETER FOSS: Whenever the Government even thinks of the prospect of spending some money on the arts, a censure motion is moved in this House by, of all people, the shadow Minister for the Arts, who considers that we should not spend money on anything else but health and education. We know his views as a philistine. Hon Tom Stephens: You have not even put a performing arts centre in the convention centre. Hon PETER FOSS: That is an interesting point made by Hon Tom Stephens; he must know things that he pretends not to know. The PRESIDENT: Order! I know the Attorney General wants to make some comments. However, I need an answer because members have sought the call who missed out last time and who look as though they will miss out again today. Hon PETER FOSS: The strategy includes a number of flagship projects that have the potential to establish Perth as a cultural destination of international standing, including the redevelopment of the Perth Cultural Centre, the creation of a music access centre and the establishment of a screen industry precinct. “Building Community through the Arts” evolved from recommendations made by the Ministerial Arts Advisory Committee, established by the minister earlier this year and charged with the responsibility of developing an arts agenda. Initiatives have been designed under the three key areas of engaging the community, building culture and the arts, and resourcing culture and the arts to enhance the profile of the culture and arts industry in the community. This strategy provides an opportunity to ensure that Western Australian arts and cultural organisations remain a viable and vibrant source of stimulation and inspiration for everyone in Western Australia. The strategy also identifies initiatives for regional and rural communities, Aboriginal communities and young people.
Hon Tom Stephens: You have not even put a performing arts centre in the convention centre. Hon PETER FOSS: That is an interesting point made by Hon Tom Stephens; he must know things that he pretends not to know. The PRESIDENT: Order! I know the Attorney General wants to make some comments. However, I need an answer because members have sought the call who missed out last time and who look as though they will miss out again today. Hon PETER FOSS: The strategy includes a number of flagship projects that have the potential to establish Perth as a cultural destination of international standing, including the redevelopment of the Perth Cultural Centre, the creation of a music access centre and the establishment of a screen industry precinct. “Building Community through the Arts” evolved from recommendations made by the Ministerial Arts Advisory Committee, established by the minister earlier this year and charged with the responsibility of developing an arts agenda. Initiatives have been designed under the three key areas of engaging the community, building culture and the arts, and resourcing culture and the arts to enhance the profile of the culture and arts industry in the community. This strategy provides an opportunity to ensure that Western Australian arts and cultural organisations remain a viable and vibrant source of stimulation and inspiration for everyone in Western Australia. The strategy also identifies initiatives for regional and rural communities, Aboriginal communities and young people.
Hon PETER FOSS: That is an interesting point made by Hon Tom Stephens; he must know things that he pretends not to know. The PRESIDENT: Order! I know the Attorney General wants to make some comments. However, I need an answer because members have sought the call who missed out last time and who look as though they will miss out again today. Hon PETER FOSS: The strategy includes a number of flagship projects that have the potential to establish Perth as a cultural destination of international standing, including the redevelopment of the Perth Cultural Centre, the creation of a music access centre and the establishment of a screen industry precinct. “Building Community through the Arts” evolved from recommendations made by the Ministerial Arts Advisory Committee, established by the minister earlier this year and charged with the responsibility of developing an arts agenda. Initiatives have been designed under the three key areas of engaging the community, building culture and the arts, and resourcing culture and the arts to enhance the profile of the culture and arts industry in the community. This strategy provides an opportunity to ensure that Western Australian arts and cultural organisations remain a viable and vibrant source of stimulation and inspiration for everyone in Western Australia. The strategy also identifies initiatives for regional and rural communities, Aboriginal communities and young people.
The PRESIDENT: Order! I know the Attorney General wants to make some comments. However, I need an answer because members have sought the call who missed out last time and who look as though they will miss out again today. Hon PETER FOSS: The strategy includes a number of flagship projects that have the potential to establish Perth as a cultural destination of international standing, including the redevelopment of the Perth Cultural Centre, the creation of a music access centre and the establishment of a screen industry precinct. “Building Community through the Arts” evolved from recommendations made by the Ministerial Arts Advisory Committee, established by the minister earlier this year and charged with the responsibility of developing an arts agenda. Initiatives have been designed under the three key areas of engaging the community, building culture and the arts, and resourcing culture and the arts to enhance the profile of the culture and arts industry in the community. This strategy provides an opportunity to ensure that Western Australian arts and cultural organisations remain a viable and vibrant source of stimulation and inspiration for everyone in Western Australia. The strategy also identifies initiatives for regional and rural communities, Aboriginal communities and young people.
Hon PETER FOSS: The strategy includes a number of flagship projects that have the potential to establish Perth as a cultural destination of international standing, including the redevelopment of the Perth Cultural Centre, the creation of a music access centre and the establishment of a screen industry precinct. “Building Community through the Arts” evolved from recommendations made by the Ministerial Arts Advisory Committee, established by the minister earlier this year and charged with the responsibility of developing an arts agenda. Initiatives have been designed under the three key areas of engaging the community, building culture and the arts, and resourcing culture and the arts to enhance the profile of the culture and arts industry in the community. This strategy provides an opportunity to ensure that Western Australian arts and cultural organisations remain a viable and vibrant source of stimulation and inspiration for everyone in Western Australia. The strategy also identifies initiatives for regional and rural communities, Aboriginal communities and young people.
Initiatives have been designed under the three key areas of engaging the community, building culture and the arts, and resourcing culture and the arts to enhance the profile of the culture and arts industry in the community. This strategy provides an opportunity to ensure that Western Australian arts and cultural organisations remain a viable and vibrant source of stimulation and inspiration for everyone in Western Australia. The strategy also identifies initiatives for regional and rural communities, Aboriginal communities and young people.

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