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Appointment to the National Museum of Australia Council

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Ms Karen Mundine and the reappointment of Ms Natasha Bowness to the National Museum of Australia Council, each for a three-year term.

12 November 2024

Media release

Sharing the National Collection: Wimmera landscapes return to source of inspiration

A group of 21 artworks ranging from paintings to furniture will travel to Horsham Regional Art Gallery from the National Gallery of Australia for two years, thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program.

08 November 2024

Media release

Fourteen First Nations Ancestors returned home from California

The Albanese Labor Government has welcomed the return of 14 First Nations ancestors from four Californian collecting institutions.

08 November 2024

Media release

New appointments to National Portrait Gallery of Australia Board

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Ms Sam Meers AO as a member and future Chair, the reappointment of Mrs Penny Fowler AM as interim Chair and Ms Elizabeth Dibbs as a member of the Board to the National…

05 November 2024

Media release

New Chair of the National Film and Sound Archive Board

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Ms Annette Shun Wah as the next Chair of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA) Board, and the reappointment of Mrs Lucinda Brogden AM as a member of the…

05 November 2024

Media release

New appointment to National Cultural Heritage Committee

The Australian Government has today announced the appointment of Ms Tina Baum as a member of the National Cultural Heritage Committee for a three-year term.

31 October 2024

Media release

Sharing the National Collection: Two works return to their old home in Bowral

Two works by Australian artists Charles Blackman and Russell Drysdale will adorn the walls of National Trust-listed estate Retford Park in New South Wales’ Southern Highlands, thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National…

24 October 2024

Media release

Revive Live to rock music industry

Australia’s live music industry will receive targeted funding to help festivals and venues continue operating under tough conditions.

22 October 2024

Media release

Sharing the National Collection: Griffith gets decked out in dazzling jewels

A stunning display of almost 40 pieces of Australian contemporary jewellery from the National Gallery will travel to Griffith Regional Art Gallery in regional NSW for two years as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National…

08 October 2024

Media release

Appointment to the National Archives of Australia Advisory Council

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Ms Amanda Heyworth as a member of the National Archives of Australia Advisory Council for a three-year term.

25 September 2024

Media release

New appointment to the Public Lending Right Committee

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Mr Will Kostakis to the Public Lending Right Committee as an author representative for a four-year term.

23 September 2024

Media release

New appointment to the National Museum of Australia Council

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Ms Kate Fielding to the Council of the National Museum of Australia for a three-year term.

20 September 2024

Media release

Sharing the National Collection: Iconic Australian artworks head to Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay Regional Gallery will welcome works by some of Australia’s leading 20th century artists, as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program.

19 September 2024

Media release

Inaugural First Nations Board for the arts

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to implement ground-breaking measures set out in Revive, with the appointment of 10 members to the new First Nations Board to support and promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander arts…

09 September 2024

Media release

Latest appointments continue arts and music sector revival

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO, and the reappointments of Ms Alexandra Dimos and Mr Stephen Found to the Australia Council Board, and the appointment of Ms…

06 September 2024

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