1. By the seat of his pants: John Gray Gorton [1968-1971]. -- 2. The Minister for odds and sodds: Peter Howson [1971-1972]. -- 3. The start of something big: Gough Whitlam [1972-1975]. -- 4. The Minister assisting: Tony Staley [1975-1977]. -- 5. Compleat Minister: Bob Ellicott [1977-1980]. -- 6. The pot boils over: Ian Wilson [1981-1982]. -- 7. Talking horse sense: Tom McVeigh [1982-1983]. -- 8. Flying blind: Barry Cohen [1983-1987]
Summary
The author reviews the development of Federal government patronage of the arts in Australia over the period 1967-1987 by a close examination of the actions of successive Ministers holding the arts portfolio over this period. He also closely examines the changing role of the Australia Council, the Federal arts agency
Analysis
Arts
Arts, Sport, Environment, Tourism and Territories portfolio
