Media releases

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.

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.

Appointments to National Library of Australia Council The Australian Government has appointed Professor Sarah Holland-Batt and reappointed Dr Shane Simpson AM as members of the Council of the National Library of Australia for three-year terms.

Reappointments to the National Portrait Gallery The Australian Government has reappointed Ms Hayley Baillie and Mr Hugo Michell as members of the Board of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia for two-year terms.

Appointments to National Gallery of Australia Council The Australian Government has appointed Mrs Penny Fowler AM and Mr Jay Weatherill AO and reappointed Ms Ilana Atlas AO as members of the Council of the National Gallery of Australia for three-year terms.

New appointments to Australia Council Board and Maritime Museum The Australian Government is making appointments to arts bodies and collecting institutions to ensure they remain under strong leadership.

Australian National Maritime Museum Council Appointment The Albanese Labor Government has appointed Ms Nataliya Dikovskaya to the Australian National Maritime Museum Council for a three year term.

Appointment to Old Parliament House Board The Albanese Labor Government has appointed Lenda Oshalem as Deputy Chair of the Board of Old Parliament House and Warren Snowdon as a member of the Board.

New appointments to the National Film and Sound Archive board The Albanese Labor Government has appointed Mrs Lucinda Brogden AM as Deputy Chair of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia Board.

Holey Dollar returned to Polish Government A rare silver coin has been returned to Republic of Poland representative, Deputy Minister, Marta Cienkowska at a ceremony in Canberra.

Funding to strengthen First Nations arts and languages First Nations arts and language organisations across the country will receive significant funding to support vital cultural practices thanks to the Albanese Labor Government.  

Supporting Australian talent to perform for the world Seven diverse Australian arts programs are showcasing their talent on the world stage thanks to recent funding from the Albanese Labor Government.

Sharing the National Collection: Adelaide’s Gallery M receives A-grade works An eclectic array of works from the National Gallery will be on display at Gallery M in South Australia thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program.

Appointments to the National Archives of Australia Advisory Council The Albanese Labor Government has today announced two appointments to the National Archives of Australia Advisory Council.

New appointments to the Australian Film, Television and Radio Council The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the reappointment of Dr Nell Greenwood as Director, and of Ms Debra Richards as Member, to the Council of the Australian Film, and Television School (AFTRS) until March 2030 and March 2028 re