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Discussion paper on pay and working conditions

This Creative Workplaces discussion paper sets out issues related to work arrangements and pay for artists, arts workers and organisations in the creative sector.

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Organisation: Creative Workplaces

Location: ACT, NSW, NT, Qld, SA, Tas, Vic, WA

Published in April 2025, this discussion paper by Creative Workplaces sets out issues related to work arrangements and pay for artists, arts workers and organisations in the creative sector.

Creative Workplaces invited feedback and discussion on relevant issues.

Creative Workplaces' aim was to:

better understand issues specific to independent contractors, employment relationships and volunteering and unpaid work
learn how to provide more relevant, meaningful and practical information and support to creative industries.

An Easy Read version of the discussion paper is also available.

Creative Workplaces discussion paper: Work arrangements in creative industries

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Easy Read – Creative Workplaces discussion paper: Work arrangements in creative industries

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