Media releases

Sharing the National Collection: Batik textiles bound for FABRIK Arts + Heritage Two unique textiles will be loaned to FABRIK Arts + Heritage in South Australia thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program. 

Backing local stories for Australian audiences The Albanese Labor Government is helping to bring more Australian stories to our screens with new laws mandating an Australian content obligation on streaming services passing Parliament today.

Archaeological objects returned to Egypt The Albanese Labor Government has returned 17 archaeological objects to Egypt.

Sharing the National Collection: Boyd returns to Bundanon Eleven works by one of Australia’s most beloved artists, Arthur Boyd, will be loaned to Bundanon Art Museum thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program.

The music sounds better across Australia The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its commitment to support our live music industry to keep venues open and festivals entertaining fans across the country. 

Appointment to the National Library of Australia Council The Albanese Labor Government has appointed the Hon Christopher Pyne as a member to the National Library of Australia Council for a three-year term.

National Cultural Heritage Committee appointment The Albanese Labor Government has appointed Mr Shaun Angeles Penangke to the National Cultural Heritage Committee for a three-year term. 

Sharing the National Collection: Sharing the Monet After two years drawing crowds to Tweed Regional Gallery, Claude Monet’s masterpiece Meules, milieu du jour [Haystacks, midday], 1890 will go on display at Geelong Gallery in November 2025 thanks to th

Local content requirements for streaming services The Albanese Labor Government will introduce an Australian content obligation on streaming services, making sure that no matter what screen you are watching from, you have guaranteed access to Australian stories. 

Sharing the National Collection: Contemporary titans loaned to Grafton Two works by leading contemporary artists James Turrell and Anish Kapoor will be loaned to Grafton Regional Gallery for two years thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection pr

Sharing Australian talent with the world Seven unique performance and exhibition projects have been backed by the Albanese Labor Government to showcase Australian talent across the globe. 

Sharing the National Collection: Kusama comes to Dubbo An installation by one of the world’s most influential contemporary artists, Yayoi Kusama, will be on display in Dubbo as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program. 

Exhibitions to tour Australia Australia’s most cherished collecting institutions will share their exhibitions right across the nation. Thanks to the Albanese Labor Government, 14 captivating exhibitions will make their way to museums across the country.

Sharing the National Collection: Sculpture to be unveiled in Caloundra A sculpture from the National Gallery of Australia’s Sculpture Garden will be loaned to Caloundra Regional Gallery on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast for two years thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program.

Broken Hill Sharing the National Collection loan spotlights women artists A new Sharing the National Collection loan featuring works exclusively by women artists will go on display at Broken Hill City Art Gallery for two years as part of the Albanese Labor Government program.