Media releases

Sharing the National Collection: Tasmanian artwork returning home A redeveloped Burnie Arts Centre in northwest Tasmania will host an iconic work by internationally acclaimed artist Julie Gough, thanks to new a loan under the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection pr

Appointment to the Screen Australia Board The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Dr Tania Chambers OAM as a member of the Screen Australia Board for three years. 

Funding for First Nations communities to celebrate culture through languages and arts The Australian Government is delivering close to $10 million to 51 projects across the country aimed at promoting, sharing and conserving First Nations languages and arts culture. 

Backing First Nations artists and Australian writers The Australian Government has delivered on its commitment to support First Nations arts and the Australian literature sector with new legislation passed by Parliament today.

Greater support for the Australian screen industry Australian film and television actors, creators, workers and businesses will benefit from new legislation passed by Parliament today that will boost investment in our screen industry and stories.

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

Strengthening arts collaboration between Australia and the world The Albanese Labor Government is delivering more than $800,000 to support closer artistic and cultural connections across the region and the world, with five new grants under the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund.

Directors appointed to the Bundanon Trust Board The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Mr Bruce Solomon, and the reappointments of Mr Ezekiel (Zeke) Solomon AM and Professor Patricia Davidson, as Directors to the Board of Bundanon Trust. 

Sharing the National Collection: Golden opportunity for Maryborough to host national treasures Regional Victoria’s goldmining history is set to shine when the Central Goldfields Art Gallery displays beautiful colonial and contemporary gold jewellery from the National Gallery of Australia’s collection.

More funding to get live Aussie music pumping across the country Inner-city, suburban and regional music venues will all benefit from a share in $2.5 million under the latest round of the Australian Government’s Live Music Australia program.

Funding to help invigorate First Nations art industry 89 First Nations-owned art centres, art fairs, regional hubs and industry service organisations across the country will receive a share of more than $21 million in funding through the Albanese Labor Government’s

Appointment to the Public Lending Rights committee The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Ms Rachel Bin Salleh as a member of the Public Lending Right Committee, as the Australian publisher representative.

Appointments to the National Film and Sound Archive Board The Australian Government has today announced the appointments of Ms Margaret Pomeranz AM and Ms Karina Carvalho to the Board of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia (NFSA), each for a term of three years.

Supporting Australian writers and publishers More than $26 million is on its way into the pockets of Australian authors, publishers, and illustrators – including, for the first time, creators of audio and eBooks – under the Australian Government’s Public Lending Right and Educational Lending

Reappointment of National Gallery of Australia Council Chair The Australian Government is pleased to announce the reappointment of Mr Ryan Stokes AO as Chair of the Council of the National Gallery of Australia for a three-year term.