Inside Create NSW: The Fight to Protect Arts and Jobs

In this episode, we go behind the scenes at Create NSW with Stuart, a Project Coordinator and PSA delegate, to explore the critical role the agency plays in supporting arts and culture across the state. From managing cultural landmarks like Carriageworks and the Roslyn Packer Theatre to overseeing grant funding and cultural space activation, Create NSW is central to the creative life of New South Wales.

But with a restructure now underway and budget cuts of up to 35% on the table, the future is uncertain. Stuart explains what these changes mean for staff, the arts community, and the delivery of the state’s Creative Communities policy. He talks about the challenges of trying to do more with fewer resources, the risk of losing invaluable expertise, and the importance of union support in protecting both workers and the sector they serve.

This conversation is not only about one agency, but about the broader fight to protect jobs, culture, and fairness in the public sector.

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