Media releases

Australia mourns the loss of 3 musical icons Australia has lost three giants of music and entertainment in just over a week. Olivia Newton-John, Judith Durham and Archie Roach all showcased Australian stories to the world in their own way.

Let's get this show on the road: developing national cultural policy Some of Australia’s finest artistic and creative minds will help guide the development of the Albanese Labor Government’s landmark National Cultural Policy.

Safeguarding Indigenous languages and arts The Albanese Labor Government will boost support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to express, preserve and maintain their cultures through languages and the arts.

Protecting First Nations visual arts and crafts The Albanese Labor Government is committed to protecting First Nations artists and businesses from the scourge of fake visual arts and crafts.

Supporting arts and cultural events in regional and remote Australia The Albanese Labor Government is supporting the resurgence of arts and cultural events throughout regional and remote Australia, with 14 projects to share in over $630,000 under Round 14 of the Festivals Australia program.

Boosting arts in regional and remote communities The Albanese Labor Government will fund 38 arts projects in regional and remote communities under the first round of the 2022 Regional Arts Fund Project Grants.

A new era for the arts in Australia The Albanese Labor Government will consult with artists and creators across Australia as we develop a new National Cultural Policy that will bring drive, direction and vision back to the arts industry.

Statement on death of Frank Moorhouse I was saddened to hear of the passing of preeminent Australian author and journalist, Frank Moorhouse AM, on Sunday at the age of 83.