Media releases

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

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)

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. 

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. 

Two archaeological objects returned to Ukraine As part of a special ceremony marking Ukraine’s Independence Day, the Albanese Labor Government has returned two archaeological objects that were illegally exported from Ukraine and imported into Australia in late 2023.

Celebrating our world heritage through art An innovative new program from the Albanese Labor Government will place artists at the heart of some of our most treasured natural and cultural heritage sites.

New appointments to bolster leadership of Australia’s national collecting institutions The Albanese Labor Government has made a range of new appointments to the boards of some of the country’s most cherished national collecting institutions.  

New appointments to Music Australia Council The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the re-appointment of Ms Danielle Caruana and Dr Sophie Payten and the appointment of Mr Josh Pyke and Ms Leah Flanagan to the Music Australia Council for two-year terms.

Sharing the National Collection: Sculptural studies head to Ulverstone Visitors to Ulverstone Museum and Art Gallery in Tasmania will get a unique glimpse into the magic of the sculpture garden at the National Gallery of Australia thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the Natio

Historic exhibition exchange between Australia and China Australia and China continue to strengthen cultural links with a historic exchange between our national museums.

Chair of the Australia Council Board appointed The Australian Government has appointed Professor Wesley Enoch AM as Chair of the Australia Council Board of Creative Australia for a 4-year term.

A new page for Australia’s literary sector The Albanese Labor Government has taken a major step forward in its support for our literary sector with the establishment of Writing Australia. 

Sharing the National Collection: First Nations artworks visit Katherine Four First Nations artworks from the National Collection will travel to Katherine in the Northern Territory and be displayed alongside local creations as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program.

More money for Australian writers and publishers This week, more than $28 million has made its way directly to authors, illustrators and publishers across almost 18,000 annual payments, thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Public and Educational Lending Right Schemes.

Ten First Nations Ancestors welcomed home in first repatriation from Japan The Albanese Labor Government has welcomed the return of 10 First Nations ancestors from three Japanese collecting institutions.