Dear colleague, I’m writing to share with you the outcome of the external review into the governance, decision-making and risk management processes surrounding Australia’s participation in the 2026 Venice Biennale, and the Australia Council Board of Creative Australia’s (‘the Board’) response. The review report finds that there was no single or predominant failure of process, governance or decision making that resulted, ultimately, in the decision to rescind the selection of the artistic team. We acknowledge that there were, however, a series of missteps, assumptions and missed opportunities, therefore the Board has accepted all the recommendations which will be implemented by Creative Australia. After careful reflection on the best path forward for 2026, the Board has determined that the original commission of the Artistic Team, Khaled Sabsabi and Michael Dagostino, will proceed. Adrian Collette AM Chief Executive Officer
From Creative Australia. #sabsabi #dagostino
