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Creative Australia reinstates Venice Biennale nomineesCEFR A1
23 Jul 2025
Adapted from Kevin Rennie, Global Voices • CC BY 3.0
Photo by Cristine Enero, Unsplash
Level A1 – BeginnerCEFR A1
2 min
73 words
- Creative Australia reversed a decision after public debate.
- An artist and a curator were reinstated as nominees.
- They will represent Australia at the Venice Biennale.
- An external review looked at the board process.
- People protested and some staff left in response.
- A board member resigned because of the decision.
- Supporters said the change defends free expression.
- The media reported the reversal and public reactions quickly.
- The decision remains under discussion in Australian arts.
Difficult words
- reverse — change a decision to the oppositereversed
- reinstate — give back a job or positionreinstated
- represent — act for a country or group
- external review — check by people outside the organisation
- protest — say or show disagreement publiclyprotested
- resign — leave a job or positionresigned
- supporter — person who agrees or helpsSupporters
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Discussion questions
- Do you like art?
- Have you ever seen a protest?
- Would you like to visit an art show in another country?
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