Media releases

First Nations ancestors coming home from Vienna The Australian Government has today welcomed the return of six First Nations ancestors from the Austrian Academy of Sciences and the University of Vienna in a special ceremony.

First Nations ancestors to return home from the UK The Australian Government has today welcomed the return home of 11 First Nations ancestors from two collecting institutions in the United Kingdom.

Appointments to National Archives of Australia Advisory Council The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointments of Ms Nicola Laurent and Dr Kirsten Thorpe as members of the National Archives of Australia Advisory Council, each for three-year terms.

Sharing the National Collection: Hockney for HOTA and Mueck for Maitland More regional audiences will have the chance to appreciate artistic masterpieces – as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection initiative.

Appointment to National Gallery of Australia Council

Appointment to National Portrait Gallery Board The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Ms Valerie Tam to the National Portrait Gallery of Australia Board for a three-year term.

Reappointment of Co-Chairs to the Advisory Committee for Indigenous Repatriation The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the reappointments of Ms Christine Grant and Mr Phillip Gordon as Co-Chairs of the Advisory Committee for Indigenous Repatriation, each for three-year terms.

More funding to inspire Australia’s creative kids More young Australians will be supported to pursue artistic endeavours with the Australian Government announcing a further funding boost for youth arts.

Appointments to Digital Games Tax Offset Advisory Board The Albanese Labor Government has today announced its inaugural appointments of Johanna Egger and Morgan Jaffit to the Digital Games Tax Offset Advisory Board, both for three-year terms.

Major art and cultural exhibitions to tour the country More Australians around the country will be able to experience exhibitions at their local galleries and museums thanks to $1 million in funding from the Albanese Labor Government.

New appointment to strengthen key maritime institution The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Mr Padraig (Paddy) Crumlin as a part-time member of the Australian National Maritime Museum Council, for a three-year term.

New Creative Australia board to lead arts sector revival The Albanese Labor Government has today announced its appointees to a new board to lead Creative Australia.

Appointments to Music Australia Council Australian musicians, promoters and industry executives are among those poised to lead Music Australia – bringing new drive and direction to the contemporary music industry.

Putting words into action to safeguard Indigenous languages The Albanese Labor Government has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving and promoting First Nations languages with the release today of

Kate Jenkins AO to chair Creative Workplaces Council Australian artists and arts workers deserve safe and fair workplaces.