Long may P & I continue to add its perceptive voice to our national debate.

For years now, Kristin and I have been the grateful recipients of John and Susie Menadue’s daily online bulletin of informed and expert opinion, Pearls and Irritations. In a media dominated increasingly by one strident ideological viewpoint, that of neo-liberalism, it’s not just refreshing but vital for the functions of a real democracy that alternative visions of the future are articulated by some of Australia’s keenest minds. Long may P & I continue to add its perceptive voice to our national debate.

David Williamson is Australia’s pre-eminent playwright.

Can you help us grow our reach? 

Pearls and Irritations needs financial support to keep improving and growing, and to help us maintain our independence.

For the first time and for a short period of time we can offer tax deductibility on donations through the Australian Cultural Fund which is a fundraising platform for Australian artists. It is operated by Creative Australia and was established by the Australian Government in 2003 to encourage donations to the arts.

You can  make your one-off donation here.

Your donation will be gratefully received and we are grateful for those who have already donated.