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Final Report from the Inquiry into cultural and creative industries in Victoria

The Victorian Government released its final Report from the Inquiry into cultural and creative industries in Victoria on 19 June 2025.

The report looks at the cultural and creative industries following the impact of COVID-19 and considers issues including the funding investment in the cultural and creative industries; access and participation in regional and rural areas and the representation; and the role of public broadcasters.

The report includes 55 findings and 11 recommendations. RAV was pleased to see the following recommendations made to support the sector in regional Victoria:

Read about RAV’s submission to the inquiry here: RAV makes submission to Inquiry into Victoria’s cultural and creative industries.

Download the full final report

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