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Help shape the future of Indigenous visual arts and crafts policy

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The Productivity Commission is examining the value, nature and structure of the markets for Indigenous visual arts and crafts and will look at everything from original fine art to household items, clothing and tourist souvenirs.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts and crafts are of global cultural significance and an important part of our shared identity.

The Productivity Commission is examining the value, nature and structure of the markets for Indigenous visual arts and crafts and will look at everything from original fine art to household items, clothing and tourist souvenirs.

They will also look into problems in visual arts and crafts markets — such as the proliferation of inauthentic arts and crafts and the unethical treatment of artists — and make recommendations for governments to address them.

As part of the research, the Productivity Commission is seeking community consultation to make recommendations to support artists and communities.

To have your say visit the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Visual Arts and Crafts page on the Productivity Commission website or call 1800 020 083.

Submissions close Monday 13 December 2021

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The Productivity Commission is the Australian Government’s independent research and advisory body on a range of economic, social and environmental issues affecting the welfare of Australians. Its role, expressed most simply, is to help governments make better policies, in the long term interest of the Australian community.