The Powerhouse Museum is cutting a controversial, $2.6 million program that relied on consultants, according to multiple reports. The program has drawn criticism from some observers who said the use of consultants can replace or undermine the work of professionally accredited curators. The reports name Kylie Kwong among those who are affected by the changes, indicating that the program’s structure is being dismantled or significantly reduced. While the articles focus on concerns about professional roles and accreditation, they also describe the program’s total cost and its consultancy-based approach. The museum’s decision is presented as part of broader adjustments to how external expertise is used, with implications for staffing and project delivery. Across outlets, the central points are the program’s value, the involvement of named consultant(s), and the controversy surrounding whether consultants are being used instead of established curatorial positions. At the same time, the coverage reflects that the dispute centers on role responsibility rather than on any single specific outcome or project deliverable.