How can we be 71% below the median of comparable countries when we spend just $74 a person on arts, culture, and media—while our peers pour in $252? We’re not asking for some wild increase; $230 a person is still barely half of what they manage and a bare minimum for a country that calls itself civilized.
The numbers behind the demand
Previous
$74 / person
Per-person spend when demanded
Right now
$74 / person
Current per-person spend
— not yet delivered
What voters want
$230 / person
Target per-person spend
Next election on 22 December 2024 (in 2 days).
Pledges (1)
Liquid Democrats
pledged Oct. 19, 2023
Off the hook
“Invest into the arts, culture, and media spending through the budget.”