Billy Bragg hails election of old friend ‘Albo’ to Australian prime minister as Labor pledges arts rejuvenation
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Arts minister Tony Burke declares the era of neglect' and contempt' for the arts and entertainment sector to be over
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Singer-songwriter Billy Bragg has taken to Twitter to congratulate Australia's incoming prime minister, Anthony Albanese, as Labor's new arts minister, Tony Burke, promises the art and entertainment sector will be prioritised by his government.
Burke, who is known for his parliamentary office guitar collection and playing in a Labor caucus band, said he would not waste any time rebuilding the sector heavily impacted by Covid-19 lockdowns.
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