Amy: 
Minister, my office has been hearing from artists on low pay who are struggling with the 17 per cent increase in rent which is impacting their capacity to continue in the sector. Will a rent freeze or caps on rents be part of the stage 2 rental reforms as a tool to support artists?


Chair: 
Member, the question does very much relate to the housing portfolio. I do see the
crossover, but primarily it does relate to housing. I will allow the question, but I will allow the minister to
answer within the context of the arts and not stray into housing.


Minister Housing and Arts: 
This government has been an incredible supporter of the arts and artists across the state. Our first action plan supported 10,000 artists and arts workers. When you see festivals coming back—festivals supported all of the programming we have been able to support in our first action plan— that equates to individuals and companies who were able to work because of the support of the Queensland government through our action plan under our road map.

We have a very clear vision for the future to support more artists and arts workers. We want Queensland to be the place where artists are grown, where they stay and where they help other artists grow. That is the goal of our 10-year road map. We continue to do that work. Now we have a $50 million envelope for our second action plan. I am happy to table the second action plan for the benefit of the member for South Brisbane, Creative Together. Called Grow, this action plan is all about growing. We want to see more artists supported in this state, and we are doing that through record investment.


Amy: 
Minister, they will not be able to stay if rents keep increasing—


Chair:
Order, member! Minister, would you mind seeking leave to table that document?


Minister Housing and Arts:
Yes, Chair, I seek leave to table that document.