A phone call from Tony Burke and the sacking of Venice Biennale artist Khaled Sabsabi
26 Feb 2025 | 14 mins
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The artist in question, Khaled Sabsabi, was removed from the role just days after his appointment – following an article in a News Corp newspaper, a set of opposition questions in the Senate and a phone call from the Arts Minister Tony Burke.
Now, the boss of Creative Australia faces questions about why he decided to drop Sabasabi – and whether there was ministerial interference.
Today, chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper Karen Barlow, on the controversy at Creative Australia, and what it means for artistic freedom.
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Guest: Chief political correspondent for The Saturday Paper, Karen Barlow
Photo: Creative Australia
