Media releases

Appointment to the Australian Film, Television and Radio School Council The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Ms Fiona Donovan as a member of the Australian Film, Television and Radio School (AFTRS) Council. 

Appointment to the National Gallery of Australia Council The Albanese Government has today announced the appointment of Mr Samuel Edwards as a member of the National Gallery of Australia Council for a three-year term. 

Appointment to the Board of Old Parliament House The Albanese Government has today announced the reappointment of Ms Lenda Oshalem to the Board of Old Parliament House for a second term. 

New grants ready to amplify Australian live music Critical support is now available for live music venues and festivals that are the lifeblood of the Australian music scene.

Sharing the National Collection: Artwork returns home to Willunga for next two years A stunning painting by South Australian artist Kathleen Sauerbier will take pride of place at a local gallery in the region where it was created.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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