Media releases

Cultural objects returned to Mexican Government Two significant objects belonging to the cultural heritage of Mexico were returned yesterday in a special handover ceremony at the Embassy of Mexico in Canberra.

Jobs and training, the focus of the latest rom-com production to be directed by Will Gluck, starring Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell The Australian Government continues to support job opportunities for seasoned film professionals and eager young creatives in the screen industry with $9.4 million in support from the Commonwealth Location Incentive.

Putting Australian arts and culture in front of global audiences The Australian Government will deliver over $590,000 in shared funding to five world-class arts and entertainment projects, showcasing them on the global stage.

Live and loud: support to fuel festival recovery The Albanese Government will invest $2.5 million to help Australian music festivals recover from the pandemic, as part of the $20 million Live Music Australia program.

Feature film Sleeping Dogs starring Russell Crowe to film in Victoria The Australian Government will provide $3.1 million in support through the Location Incentive for feature film Sleeping Dogs, helping to create over 220 jobs for local cast and crew.

'Apples Never Fall' series to film in Australia Apples Never Fall is the latest screen production to call Australia home, with the limited series expected to inject more than $79 million into the Australian economy when production commences in Queensland in

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.

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.