Media releases

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 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 National Collect

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.

Promoting fair and respectful workplaces in the arts and cultural sector Australian artists, arts workers, and creative organisations can now access clear information about their rights and obligations through the new Creative Workplaces website.

Listening out for live music in Hobart A new feasibility study will investigate designated precincts for live music in Hobart and Launceston and explore ways to reduce red tape, allowing live music to thrive. 

Festivals Australia backs our regions Over $700,000 in funding will support 18 projects in regional and remote communities across the nation through Round 20 of the Australian Government’s Festivals Australia program.

Chair of the Australia Council Board Robert Morgan to retire Chair of the Australia Council Robert Morgan has announced he will retire from the Australia Council Board.  Deputy Chair Professor Wesley Enoch will step in as Acting Chair. 

Helping Australia’s Eurovision dreams become reality Go-Jo to showcase talent on the world stage at Eurovision 2025, thanks to support from the Albanese Labor Government.

New appointments to arts institutions The Albanese Labor Government has made a range of appointments to arts bodies and cultural institutions to ensure they remain under strong leadership.