NSW Government Commits $3.2 Million Literary Fund to Counter AI Challenges and Support Writers
The New South Wales government has announced a $3.2 million investment in the state’s first comprehensive writing and literature strategy. The initiative responds to urgent pressures including artificial intelligence impacts on publishing and declining author incomes, with multiple programs targeting diverse literary communities across the state.
New Literary Strategy Addresses Sector Challenges
The New South Wales government has launched its first-ever writing and literature strategy with a $3.2 million commitment to support the sector amid growing challenges from artificial intelligence and digital media transformation, according to official announcements. The Stories Matter initiative comes as reports indicate the literary sector contributes $1.3 billion annually to the state economy and supports approximately 22,000 jobs, yet writers earn an average of just $18,200 from their creative work.