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Sharing the National Collection: Sculpture to be unveiled in Caloundra

A sculpture from the National Gallery of Australia’s Sculpture Garden will be loaned to Caloundra Regional Gallery on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast for two years thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program.

10 October 2025

Media release

Prime Minister's Literary Awards
SUBJECTS: Prime Minister’s Literary Awards, Revive

03 October 2025

Speech

Broken Hill Sharing the National Collection loan spotlights women artists

A new Sharing the National Collection loan featuring works exclusively by women artists will go on display at Broken Hill City Art Gallery for two years as part of the Albanese Labor Government program.

30 September 2025

Media release

Art of tax reform
SUBJECTS: Revive, consultation on the next national cultural policy, taxation policy.

29 September 2025

Speech

Australian premiere of Archie Moore’s kith and kin

Queensland Art Gallery l Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) will tomorrow unveil kith and kin, an installation by Kamilaroi/Bigambul artist Archie Moore. 

26 September 2025

Media release

Doorstop, Sydney
SUBJECTS: Art of Tax Reform Summit, new ABS data on arts and cultural sector, Revive, consultation on the next cultural policy, Sculpture by the Sea, Andrew Hastie, NZYQ

25 September 2025

Transcript

New data highlights the value of Australia’s cultural and creative sector

The Albanese Labor Government has released updated figures highlighting the significant contribution of the cultural and creative sector to our economy.

24 September 2025

Media release

Warhol heading to Mudgee as Sharing the National Collection celebrates one million

Over a million people have experienced the wonder of the national collection closer to home since it launched in 2023, and now it’s Mudgee’s turn.

10 September 2025

Media release

Investing in Remote Communities with a new Utopia Art Centre

The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver on its commitment to invest in remote communities, with the official opening of a new Utopia Art Centre in Central Australia.

07 September 2025

Media release

Creative Australia Board appointments

The Albanese Labor Government has announced the appointment of Ms Rosheen Garnon as Deputy Chair, the reappointment of Ms Caroline Wood AM, and the appointments of Ms Hannah Pelka-Caven and Dr Michael Brand as members to the Australia Council…

04 September 2025

Media release

New appointments to arts councils

The Albanese Labor Government has appointed Ms Amanda Heyworth as Chair of the National Archives of Australia Council, Mr Gary Quinlan AO FAIIA as a Member, and Ms Tanya Hosch as a member to the National Library of Australia Council all for…

02 September 2025

Media release

New advisory group to champion Equity in the arts

The Albanese Labor Government has appointed the first members to the Implementation Advisory Group supporting Equity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan (Equity)…

01 September 2025

Media release

Howzat! National Museum catches Bradman’s Baggy Green

One of Sir Donald Bradman’s Baggy Green caps has been secured by the National Museum of Australia with help from the Australian Government’s National Cultural Heritage Account. 

29 August 2025

Media release

Revive Live to amp up Australian music

Critical support is now available for live music venues and festivals through the Albanese Labor Government’s successful Revive Live program. 

27 August 2025

Media release