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Alex Mitchell

'Big levers' need pulling as arts struggle despite aid

Mounting pressures on the embattled arts sector have been acknowledged by ministers at a tax summit. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Australia's greatest creative minds are being held back by the tax system, as governments weigh up how best to support the arts.

The sector contributed $67 billion to the economy in 2023/24 and grew 6.6 per cent, but artists say they still struggle and are forced to work multiple jobs to make ends meet.

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