Media releases

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

Returning First Nations ancestors back to Country The Australian Government continues to secure the return of Aboriginal ancestors to their rightful custodians – with six ancestors to be repatriated to Australia from the State Ethnographic Collections of Saxony in Germany.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ancestors returned home from the United Kingdom As part of the Australian Government’s commitment to international repatriation, the remains of 18 First Nations ancestors from the Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Pitt Rivers Museum in the United Kingdom will r

Prime Minister’s Literary Awards shortlists announced for 2022 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for the Arts, Tony Burke, have today announced the 2022 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards shortlists.

Experienced voices to safeguard our diverse national stories The Australian Government has announced the appointment of Mr Benedict (Ben) Maguire as the Chair, and Professor Clare Wright OAM as a member, of the Council of the National Museum of Australia (Museum).