25
Jun
2024
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.
24
Jun
2024
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
24
Jun
2024
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.
21
Jun
2024
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.
20
Jun
2024
Country festivals receive funding to keep audiences inspired
Close to $700,000 in funding will be provided to 18 regional and remote festival projects across the nation, as part of Round 18 of the Australian Government’s Festivals Australia program.
20
Jun
2024
Museum doors open for collections to tour
An array of captivating artistic works will tour the country thanks to $1 million in funding from the Australian Government’s National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach program.
14
Jun
2024
Appointment to the Board of Old Parliament House
The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of former Senator Sue Knowles as a part time member of the board of Old Parliament House for a three-year term.
11
Jun
2024
Appointment to the National Library of Australia Council
The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Professor Larissa Behrendt AO as a part-time member of the Council of the National Library of Australia.
05
Jun
2024
Continuing to revive Australia’s arts and culture sector
The Albanese Labor Government is continuing its revival of Australia’s arts and culture sector, with new legislation to establish First Nations Arts and Writing Australia introduced to Parliament today.
29
May
2024
Appointment to the National Cultural Heritage Committee
The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Professor Martin Gibbs as the Chair of the National Cultural Heritage Committee for a term of three years.
23
May
2024
Showcasing Australian art across the country
The Albanese Labor Government is helping to bring awe-inspiring exhibitions to new audiences, delivering $1.4 million in funding through the latest round of the Visions of Australia program.
22
May
2024
Appointment to the Australian Children’s Television Foundation Board
The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Mr Simon Pryce as Commonwealth representative to the Australian Children’s Television Foundation Board for three years.
14
May
2024
Sharing the National Collection: Japanese artworks in Temora honour shared histories
Pieces from four celebrated Japanese ceramic artists will take pride of place in Temora Arts Centre in the latest loan announced under the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection program.
14
May
2024
Investing more in Australian creative talent and stories
The Albanese Labor Government is continuing to revive Australia’s arts, entertainment and cultural sector with strong investments in the 2024-25 Budget.
07
May
2024
Sharing the National Collection: First loan to Northern Territory celebrates First Nations art on Country
Four works by Albert Namatjira will go on display at the Araluen Art Centre in Alice Springs to commemorate its 40th anniversary as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection pro