Author Archives: Beth Spencer

Why I think funding for Literature and the Arts in Australia is a smart investment

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Beth Spencer

Well here’s my submission to the Senate enquiry into Arts funding which is due in tonight by midnight. Posting it here as it expresses some of my thoughts on funding and writing. Thank you to everyone who sent in their … Continue reading →

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Please consider sending your thoughts on new work & Arts Funding cuts and changes to the Senate Enquiry

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Beth Spencer

Just getting together my submission which you can read here to the Senate Enquiry into the Impact of the 2014 and 2015 Commonwealth Budget decisions on the Arts which closes at midnight tonight… and wondered if you might  like to … Continue reading →

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The Two Wolves: feeding hate and fear in Australia

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Beth Spencer

. This little story is so relevant for us at the moment, as our psychopathic* right wing govt continues to feed its favourite wolf (fear, hatred, distrust, greed) in the hope of frightening people into believing that it alone can control … Continue reading →

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