Media releases

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.

Directors appointed to the Bundanon Trust Board The Albanese Labor Government has announced the reappointment of Mr Philip Bacon AO and the appointments of Bill Gammage AM and Ms Elizabeth Pakchung as Directors to the Bundanon Trust Board for three-year terms.

Appointments to National Maritime Museum The Albanese Labor Government has appointed Dr Kevin Fewster AM and Dr Bülent (Hass) Dellal AO as members to the Council for the Australian National Maritime Museum for three-year terms. 

Getting a better deal for Australian artists globally Australian artists can expect more money in their pockets when their works are resold overseas, with international reciprocity being extended to a further nine countries under the Albanese Labor Government’s Resale Royalty Scheme.

Appointments to screen and television boards The Albanese Labor Government has reappointed Ms Deborah Mailman to the Screen Australia Board and Mr Ian Booth to the Australian Children’s Television Board both for a three-year term.

Appointment to Old Parliament House Board The Albanese Labor Government has appointed Ms Sarah Davies AM as a member of the Board of Old Parliament House, which manages the Museum of Australian Democracy, for a three-year term.

Appointment to National Library of Australia Council The Albanese Labor Government has appointed Ms Andrea Laing and Ms Jane Hamilton as members of the National Library of Australia Council both for a three-year term.

Sharing the National Collection: Winning trophies to shine in Naracoorte A sparkling collection of trophies celebrating the history of agriculture shows and sport will travel to the Naracoorte Regional Art Gallery thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program.