Luke Gosling (Solomon, Australian Labor Party) Share this | Hansard source

The green stuff. Without it, industry policy isn't worth the ecofriendly and sustainable hemp paper it was printed on—which would be another great use of the Territory's hemp.

While we are on the subject of money, let's talk about the value of our arts industry. The Northern Territory is one of the most creative regions in Australia. We are a major cultural drawcard for international visitors. We have a 60,000 year history of Aboriginal art, song and dance. We are home to internationally renowned musicians, and you know the names: Yothu Yindi, Baker Boy, Jessica Mauboy. Our artists exhibit all over the world to great acclaim and clean up at the nation's top art prizes. Our artists tell stories about who we are. They provide us with entertainment—yes, some food for thought—and they helped us survive the lockdown. Importantly, they also speak to who we are. I would have liked to have seen more support from the federal government for the creative industries. They were excluded from JobSeeker. They have not been as supported as much as they should have been, but they are an important industry in our nation.

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