Concerns have been raised about unauthorised gatherings in apartment blocks and public spaces after police were called to shut down an illegal dance party at Bondi.
The high cost of housing has caused artists, musicians, writers and performers to flee Sydney, a phenomenon the government has been challenged to address in its new arts and culture policy.
John Farnham, Opera Australia, Musica Viva Australia and two state symphony orchestras are among artists who have shown support for the Voice to Parliament.