Global arts crisis: how does Australia’s federal stimulus compare?

As governments around the world bail out battered creative industries, it’s clear there’s no one-size-fits-all solution. Does Australia’s stack up?On 25 June, the prime minister, Scott Morrison, revealed a long-awaited rescue package for Australia’s hard-hit arts and culture sector.Smashed by industry-wide shutdowns due to Coronavirus restrictions, thousands of Australian entertainment businesses and cultural organisations have shut down. As a result, unemployment in the