Covid-19 news in brief: 6–10 April

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News By IQ | 6 April 2020

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  Thursday 9 April Aus gov’t allocates $27m to live sector The Australian government has made available A$27 million (US$16.8m) to the live events sector, specifically for regional and indigenous (Aborigine/Torres Strait Islander) art and industry charity Support Act.

According to arts minister Paul Fletcher, $10m will be allocated to regional arts, $7m to indigenous arts and $10m to Support Act, which provides counselling and other support to live industry workers in need.

Industry association Live Performance Australia…

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