Sydney
28 aug 2025
Any discussion of tax reform for the benefit of artists and the creative industries must note the central role our taxes already play in funding culture. Reform should not unduly limit the capacity of the tax system to collect the government revenue that will sustain our investment in the arts.
The City of Sydney welcomes the NSW Government’s commitment to a summit on tax reform for the arts, culture and creative industries. Our ongoing research demonstrates a pressing need to support the retention of artists, creative workers and creative spaces in our capital cities. Our recently adopted Cultural Strategy 2025-2035 outlines a vision to retain, rebuild and reimagine our cultural life and creative sector. This cannot be done with arts funding alone. Increasingly, legislative reform in the areas of taxation, financing, urban planning and industry codes and practices will enable resilience and growth in cultural and creative sectors.