Media releases

Live Performance Support Fund The Albanese Labor Government will establish a national COVID-19 Live Performance Support Fund for events such as plays, concerts and festivals.

“Land of Bad” starring Russell Crowe, Liam Hemsworth and Luke Hemsworth generates 270 jobs for Australia’s screen sector As part of the Australian Government’s commitment to strengthening employment and development opportunities for Australia’s screen sector, over 270 jobs for local cast, crew and extras will be created through the latest film production attracted d

Uncle Jack Charles A trailblazer, a truth-teller and an incredible artist – today we’ve lost a great Australian. A Boon Wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Woiwurrung and Yorta Yorta man – Jack Charles

National Cultural Policy takes shape The Albanese Labor Government’s landmark National Cultural Policy is taking shape, with artists and entertainers all over the country having their say on the future of their industry.

Treasures of the Tek Sing to return to Indonesia More than 1,600 souls were lost when the Chinese trade ship Tek Sing ran aground on a reef and sank off the Indonesian coast in 1822. So great was the loss of life, the shipwreck was later referred to as the “Titanic of the East.”

Disappointing results highlight the need for more Australian screen content The Australian Communications and Media Authority has today released the first results under new Australian content reporting for metropolitan commercial television broadcasters. 

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.

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.

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.

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.