6Purpose and contents of Statement

6 Purpose and contents of Statement

6 Purpose and contents of Statement

(1) The purpose of the Statement is to report to Parliament about—

(a) the status, health and progress of the creative industries in New South Wales, and

(b) progress in implementing the Government’s polices and plans in relation to the creative industries in New South Wales.

(2) Without limiting subsection (1), the Statement must include the following—

(a) a summary of the economic impact of the creative industries in New South Wales, including an estimate of—

(i) the contribution to the economy of the creative industries, and

(ii) the number of jobs supported by the creative industries, and

(iii) the forms of employment and other working arrangements and employment characteristics of persons working in the creative industries,

(b) a summary of the activities and investment undertaken by the Government to support the creative industries in New South Wales,

(c) an assessment of the sustainability and growth of the creative industries in New South Wales,

(d) a report about progress in implementing Government policies and plans relevant to the creative industries.

(3) Also without limiting subsection (1), the Statement may include the following—

(a) a summary of the creative industries in New South Wales, including information about significant partnerships between the State and—

(i) the Commonwealth, or

(ii) local councils, or

(iii) the private sector,

(b) a summary of Government support for First Nations creative industries in New South Wales, including reporting on—

(i) direct support provided by the Government to First Nations creative industries, and

(ii) activities undertaken by the Government to improve the participation of First Nations people in the creative industries,