Queensland Consolidated Acts

QUEENSLAND PERFORMING ARTS TRUST ACT 1977 - SECT 1B

The principles intended to guide the achievement of the object of the Act are the following—

(a) leadership and excellence should be provided in the performing arts;

(b) leadership and excellence should be demonstrated in the management, on a commercial basis, of venues used for the performing arts, for the benefit of performing artists;

(c) there should be responsiveness to the needs of communities in regional and outer metropolitan areas;

(d) respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures should be affirmed;

(e) children and young people should be supported in their appreciation of, and involvement in, the performing arts;

(f) diverse audiences should be developed;

(g) capabilities for life-long learning about the performing arts should be developed;

(h) opportunities should be developed for international collaboration and for cultural exports, especially to the Asia-Pacific region;

(i) content relevant to Queensland should be promoted and presented.