Advocacy

Writing NSW advocates for a strong, sustainable and inclusive literary culture in Australia. As the peak body for writers in NSW, we engage with government, industry and sector partners on issues that affect writers’ livelihoods, creative practice and access to literary opportunities.

This page brings together Writing NSW’s recent advocacy statements, policy submissions and public positions on matters relating to literature, writing and the arts sector. Our advocacy work is informed by ongoing conversations with writers, publishers, educators, literary organisations and communities across NSW, and reflects our commitment to supporting a thriving writing culture at every stage of creative life.

Current advocacy statements

Have your say on the next National Cultural Policy

The federal government is developing the next National Cultural Policy. This is the framework that will shape how arts and writing in Australia are supported over the coming years. It builds on Revive, the 2023 policy that established Writing Australia. The Office for the Arts is now inviting written submissions from anyone who wants to contribute, […]

Tax Reform and the Sustainability of Writing

In 2025, Writing NSW contributed to the NSW Government’s The Art of Tax Reform consultation, a national discussion examining how tax policy could better support artists and creative workers across Australia. The consultation formed part of broader conversations around the future of cultural policy as the Australian Government approached the midpoint of Revive, the National […]

Advocacy

Current advocacy statements

Have your say on the next National Cultural Policy

Tax Reform and the Sustainability of Writing

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