National galleries and museums warn of 'impasse' after years of neglect, as Labor forms new culture policy

Doug Dingwall
September 23 2022 - 5:30am
National Gallery of Australia director Nick Mitzevich. Picture by Elesa Kurtz
National Gallery of Australia director Nick Mitzevich. Picture by Elesa Kurtz

Canberra's national museums and galleries have warned the new government they are at an impasse after a decade of under-funding and staffing cuts, urging Labor to restore their resources to stop them being left behind.

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Doug Dingwall

Doug Dingwall

Parliamentary bureau chief

Doug Dingwall is The Canberra Times' parliamentary bureau chief. He writes about government and federal politics, and has an interest in integrity, industrial relations and foreign affairs. Previously he worked at The Examiner in Launceston, where he won a Tasmanian Human Rights Award for his reporting. Contact him on doug.dingwall@canberratimes.com.au

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