Media releases

Sharing the National Collection: Round two for Wanneroo A selection of modern and contemporary video works from the National Gallery of Australia’s collection will be displayed at the Wanneroo Regional Gallery in Perth for two years thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National C

Funding hits the right note for Australian live music The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to support live music venues, artists and festivals with a further $12.5 million for Revive Live in 2026-27.

Sharing the National Collection: Margaret Olley painting for the Tweed A painting by much-loved Australian artist Margaret Olley will soon go on display at the Tweed Regional Gallery and Margaret Olley Art Centre thanks to the Australian Government’s Sharing the National Collection program.

Giving Australian music a push in schools The Albanese Labor Government is backing the next generation of music fans, artists, and industry workers with new support for youth music events and career development opportunities across the country.

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.