This report provides a window into the living rooms, workplaces and hearts of a group of Australians whose interests feature strongly in much of our political discussion and debate. It draws on conversations that occurred during eight focus groups in February 2020, with men and women living in Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Townsville. This research finds that middle Australians are passionate about the role of arts and culture in their lives, and have clear views about the opportunities that arts and culture create for them, for their families, and for society more broadly.

Fielding, K., Trembath, J.L. (2020). A view from middle Australia: Perceptions of arts, culture and creativity. A New Approach and Australian Academy of the Humanities.