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New appointments to arts councils

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

20 May 2026

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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.  

19 May 2026

Media release

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. 

18 May 2026

Media release

Cultural objects returned to Peru

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

15 May 2026

Media release

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.

05 May 2026

Media release

Australia born to try at Eurovision

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

05 May 2026

Media release

Backing First Nations art

Eighty-five activities delivered by First Nations art centres, fairs, regional hubs and industry service organisations across Australia will receive funding from the Albanese Labor Government. 

20 April 2026

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Sharing the National Collection: Australian sculpture for Northcliffe

A large bronze sculpture by Australian sculptor Lisa Roet will be loaned to Painted Tree Gallery in Northcliffe, Western Australia for five years thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program. …

15 April 2026

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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

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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