Media releases

Building stronger cultural ties between Australia and India The Australian Government is deepening cultural cooperation with India, building on our strong relationship and people-to-people links.

New appointments to screen boards The Albanese Labor Government has made three new appointments to two screen boards.  

Exhibitions hit the road across Australia New cultural exhibitions are set to tour across the country thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Visions of Australia program.

Supporting the region’s creatives at Asia TOPA The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to support arts events that bring communities together across borders, providing support for the 2028 Asia-Pacific Triennial of Performing Arts Festival (Asia TOPA).

Historical object returned to Italy The Albanese Labor Government has returned an ancient ceramic vase to the Government of the Italian Republic.

All the world’s a stage for Aussie talent The Albanese Labor Government is helping talented artists share their gifts to the world through the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund.

Lending rights payments back Australian storytellers Australian authors, illustrators and publishers have received $28.7 million for the use of their work in public and educational lending libraries.

Sharing the National Collection: First Nations art lands in Swan Hill Desert landscapes and sculptures by leading First Nations artists will head to the Art Gallery of Swan Hill in Victoria thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program. 

Ancestral breastplate secured for Jerrinja Aboriginal Community A 19th century Aboriginal ancestral breastplate has been returned to Country on the New South Wales South Coast with assistance from the Australian Government’s National Cultural Heritage Account.

New appointments to arts councils The Albanese Labor Government has made new appointments to the boards of our cherished national institutions.  

New national arts appointments The Albanese Labor Government has made a range of new appointments to the boards of cherished national institutions and a body supporting the Australian literary sector.  

Backing Australian music events The Albanese Labor Government is helping local artists and providing funding to two major music discovery events as part of the Revive Live program. 

Cultural objects returned to Peru The Albanese Labor Government has returned five objects of significance to the Government of Peru.

New art for public spaces across SEQ The Albanese Labor Government is investing in public art and architecture projects in shared spaces across South East Queensland.

Australia born to try at Eurovision Australia will return to the Eurovision song contest this year thanks to support from the Albanese Labor Government.