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Pilot to connect national works to local Australian stories

The Albanese Labor Government is piloting an initiative to link works from the National Portrait Gallery collection with locally significant stories to increase engagement with a broader range of Australian communities. 

07 April 2026

Media release

Industry leaders to help develop new National Cultural Policy

The Australian Government is pressing ahead with a renewed National Cultural Policy by establishing Expert Panels and a Policy Advisory Group.

02 April 2026

Media release

New appointments to arts councils

The Albanese Labor Government has made a range of new appointments to the boards of cherished national institutions.  

24 March 2026

Media release

Consultation is now open for the next National Cultural Policy

The Albanese Labor Government has now opened consultation to hear views on developing the next National Cultural Policy.

23 March 2026

Media release

Historical treasures returned to Mexico

The Albanese Labor Government today returned three objects of cultural significance to Mexico in a ceremony at the Embassy of Mexico in Canberra. 

13 March 2026

Media release

Sharing the National Collection: The writing’s on the wall in Shepparton

Two large artworks examining language and text will be loaned to Shepparton Art Museum (SAM) from the National Gallery of Australia for two years thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection Program. …

02 March 2026

Media release

Beloved Aussie TV show returning to local screens

An iconic Australian TV show will be back on our screens thanks to the Albanese Government.

18 February 2026

Media release

Sharing the National Collection: Warwick Art Gallery borrows bronze

A stunning bronze sculpture will go on loan from the National Gallery of Australia to Warwick Art Gallery in Queensland thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program. 

10 February 2026

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Sharing the National Collection: Sculptures set to shine in Wagga Wagga

A group of intricate sculptures by a renowned Australian artist will be loaned to Eastern Riverina Arts from the National Gallery of Australia for two years thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program.…

10 February 2026

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Sharing the National Collection: Fiery sculpture lights up Rockhampton

A towering sculptural work will light up Rockhampton Museum of Art (RMOA) thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program. 

09 February 2026

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Sharing the National Collection: Magnetic Island landscape drawn to Townsville

A landscape of Magnetic Island by Arthur Streeton will be shared from the National Gallery of Australia with Perc Tucker Regional Gallery on long term loan thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National…

09 February 2026

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Sharing the National Collection: Sculpture settles into new digs at Lake Macquarie

A sculpture from the National Gallery of Australia’s Sculpture Garden will be displayed on long term loan at the Museum of Art and Culture yapang (MAC yapang) in Lake Macquarie thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s…

12 December 2025

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Sharing the National Collection: Goulburn gets the big picture

Goulburn Regional Art Gallery will treat visitors to a visual feast with a wall mural on display in the Goulburn civic centre for three years thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program. 

12 December 2025

Media release

Visions of Australia to tour the country

Communities across the country will have the chance to enjoy exhibitions from leading Australian cultural institutions thanks to the Visions of Australia regional exhibition touring program. …

11 December 2025

Media release

Appointments to the National Gallery of Australia Council

The Australian Government has reappointed Ms Sally Scales and appointed Mr Ben Quilty as members to the National Gallery of Australia Council, both for three-year terms.

11 December 2025

Media release