Media releases

National Portrait Gallery Director appointment The Albanese Government has today announced the appointment of Ms Bree Pickering as Director of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia for a five-year term beginning April 11.

Peter Farrelly’s ‘Ricky Stanicky’ to create over 400 Australian screen jobs as filming begins in Melbourne The latest Hollywood film attracted down under through the Australian Government’s Location Incentive will create more than 400 jobs for local cast and crew.

Revive: Australia's New National Cultural Policy A new chapter in Australia’s cultural story has begun.

Museum of Australian Democracy Director appointment The Albanese Government has announced the appointment of Ms Stephanie Bull as Director of the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) at Old Parliament House for a five-year term, beginning on 22 February.

Death of Renée Geyer Australia has lost an incredible voice and talent today with the passing of Renée Geyer, at the age of 69. Renée was a legend, a pioneer, and as authentic as they come.

National Cultural Policy Launch The New Year will bring a new era for Australia’s arts, entertainment and cultural sector.

In the spotlight: Support for festivals in Regional Australia The Albanese Labor Government is supporting arts and cultural festivals in regional communities across Australia.

First Nations language partnerships to help Close the Gap As part of its commitment to Closing the Gap, the Albanese Labor Government is delivering more than $4 million towards a pilot program which will establish partnerships between Indigenous language centres and local service deli

Statement on death of Robert Adamson My heart goes out to the family, friends and members of our literature community as we mourn the loss of one of Australia’s greatest poets and publishers, Robert Adamson, aged 79.

First Nations voices to deepen national cultural identity The Albanese Labor Government is committed to amplifying the voices of experienced and diverse First Nations peoples at all levels of our arts, entertainment and cultural sectors.

Protecting traditional knowledge and cultural expressions through arts and crafts For too long, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and businesses have been disadvantaged by the sale of inauthentic arts and crafts, which leads to cultural and economic harm.

Prime Minister's Literary Awards celebrate creative excellence The Prime Minister’s Literary Awards recognises the best of Australian literature and celebrates writing as a valuable cultural and intellectual influence.

Exhibitions on tour to boost regional arts and culture The Albanese Labor Government has committed more than $1.1 million to support six innovative art exhibitions across regional and remote communities through the latest round of the Visions of Australia Program.

Old Parliament House Board enriched with experience The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the reappointment of Mr Bernard Wright AO as the Deputy Chair of the Old Parliament House Board for a further two‑year term.

Board appointments to enhance telling Australian stories The Albanese Labor Government is today strengthening Australian storytelling – announcing the appointments of Ms Marta Dusseldorp, Ms Sacha Horler and Mr Nicholas Pickard as members of the Screen Australia Board, each for three