The Federal Budget announcement of last night has a significant impact on the arts.

Find out how with these good reads:

Live Performance Australia – LPA summary of the Federal Budget 2015–16
SMH – Federal Budget 2015: Australia Council loses $104m, funneled to Arts Ministry
ABC Radio National – Budget: is the writing on the wall for the Australia Council? (Audio)
Rochford Street Review  Writing is on the Wall for Arts Funding in Australia
ArtsHub – Budget shock decimates Australia Council (Paywall)