Diversity Arts’ Perspectives on REVIVE three years on

The National Cultural Policy, Revive, was launched in January 2023 with the vision to embed the principles of access, equity, participation and representation in arts and cultural activities for all Australians. These principles are consistent with Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which states that ‘everyone has the right freely to participate in the cultural life of the community, to enjoy the arts and to share in scientific advancement and its benefits.’ Almost three years on, we welcome the opportunity to pause, reflect, and assess both the achievements and the unfinished work of Revive. While there has been significant progress, more targeted action is urgently required to address systemic exclusions and persistent underrepresentation of CaRM creatives in Australia’s cultural sector.