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This submission outlines the role of independent newsrooms in Australia’s arts and cultural landscape, including in fostering philanthropy.

Independent newsrooms are not external observers of culture, they are active
participants in its creation, curation and preservation

This submission to the inquiry into arts and cultural philanthropy outlines the role of independent newsrooms in:

  • Publishing the work of and providing pathways for emerging writers, photographers, artists
    and storytellers;
  • Promoting and reviewing arts and performance; and
  • Profiling local artists and cultural creators, supporting future grant applications and
    philanthropic investment.

The submission proposes policy reforms to assist news organisations with this function by integrating them into arts and cultural philanthropy frameworks.

Unsigned LINA submission to the inquiry into arts and cultural philanthropy 2026Download
About the author.
Nell O'Shea Carré
Nell O'Shea Carré
LINA Policy & Strategic Communications Officer

Nell has a background in journalism, communications and marketing, and has a Master of Documentary Filmmaking. She has previously conducted four significant surveys and written reports examining the work of journalists and the media landscape in Australia.  Before joining LINA in January 2024, Nell worked as a freelance Communications Consultant.

Based in Melbourne, Nell leads LINA’s media and government relations and policy contributions to strengthen diversity within Australia’s news media landscape and highlight the importance of public interest journalism.

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