Introduction Report of the Contemporary Visual Arts and Craft Inquiry Introduction page 2 page 3 Introduction Report of the Contemporary Visual Arts and Craft Inquiry page 2 page 3 Introduction Disclaimer This report was developed for the Commonwealth by the Contemporary Visual Arts and Craft Inquiry. It draws on information, opinions and advice provided by a variety of individuals and organisations during the Inquiry. This report does not necessarily refl ect the views of the Commonwealth or indicate its commitment to a particular course of action. © Commonwealth of Australia 2002 ISBN 0 642 75095 5 Online ISBN 0 642 75101 5 This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission from the Commonwealth available from the Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. Requests and inquiries concerning reproduction and rights should be addressed to: The Commonwealth Copyright Administration Intellectual Property Branch Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts GPO Box 2154 Canberra ACT 2601 Telephone: 02 6271 1000 Facsimile: 02 6271 1800 Email:
[email protected] Website: www.dcita.gov.au Produced by the Commonwealth Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts. page II page III Introduction Transmittal Letter page II page III page IV page V CONTENTS Chairman’s preamble 1 Executive summary 5 Recommendations 11 Chapter 1 Introduction 21 Background 21 Terms of reference