Could there be an election called tomorrow?

I might be cynical... a little maybe... But this evening I open up Microsoft Outlook and check my email account.

4.32pm - Media Release - From Senator Brandis, Arts Minister
Ongoing funding recognises central role of National Museum

5.29pm - Media Release - From Senator Brandis, Arts Minister
Promoting Australia as an international film production location

5.47pm - Media Release - From Senator Brandis, Arts Minister
Funding upgrade for Australia’s major orchestras

6.17pm - Media Release - From Senator Brandis, Arts Minister
Funding secured for the Gallery of Australian Democracy

6.35pm - Media Release - From Senator Brandis, Arts Minister
Ongoing funding to support the publication of educational books

6.55pm - Media Release - From Senator Brandis, Arts Minister
Appointment to the National Gallery of Australia Council

7.04pm - Media Release - From Senator Brandis, Arts Minister
New screen agency will build Australia’s film industry

7.09pm - Media Release - From Senator Brandis, Arts Minister
Ongoing funding for communities to preserve their heritage

7.53pm - Media Release - From Senator Brandis, Arts Minister
Ongoing support for tours of major cultural exhibitions

7.59pm - Media Release - From Senator Brandis, Arts Minister
Increased funding to flow to Australia’s opera and ballet orchestras


To give some context, ten Arts Ministry releases within three and a half hours is no small thing. There could be a number of reasons for such an unusual influx of media releases. The ministry has had a backlog and finally received approval for a whole lot at once...

Or, and this might be closer to the truth. Words out within the corridors of power and the order has been given to get rid of any left over affairs. A certain leading minister may be making the trip to Yarralumla tomorrow.



Also picked up at Crikey.