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Warhol heading to Mudgee as Sharing the National Collection celebrates one million

Over a million people have experienced the wonder of the national collection closer to home since it launched in 2023, and now it’s Mudgee’s turn.

10 September 2025

Media release

Investing in Remote Communities with a new Utopia Art Centre

The Albanese Labor Government continues to deliver on its commitment to invest in remote communities, with the official opening of a new Utopia Art Centre in Central Australia.

07 September 2025

Media release

Creative Australia Board appointments

The Albanese Labor Government has announced the appointment of Ms Rosheen Garnon as Deputy Chair, the reappointment of Ms Caroline Wood AM, and the appointments of Ms Hannah Pelka-Caven and Dr Michael Brand as members to the Australia Council…

04 September 2025

Media release

New appointments to arts councils

The Albanese Labor Government has appointed Ms Amanda Heyworth as Chair of the National Archives of Australia Council, Mr Gary Quinlan AO FAIIA as a Member, and Ms Tanya Hosch as a member to the National Library of Australia Council all for…

02 September 2025

Media release

New advisory group to champion Equity in the arts

The Albanese Labor Government has appointed the first members to the Implementation Advisory Group supporting Equity: the Arts and Disability Associated Plan (Equity)…

01 September 2025

Media release

Howzat! National Museum catches Bradman’s Baggy Green

One of Sir Donald Bradman’s Baggy Green caps has been secured by the National Museum of Australia with help from the Australian Government’s National Cultural Heritage Account. 

29 August 2025

Media release

Revive Live to amp up Australian music

Critical support is now available for live music venues and festivals through the Albanese Labor Government’s successful Revive Live program. 

27 August 2025

Media release

Two archaeological objects returned to Ukraine

As part of a special ceremony marking Ukraine’s Independence Day, the Albanese Labor Government has returned two archaeological objects that were illegally exported from Ukraine and imported into Australia in late 2023…

24 August 2025

Media release

Celebrating our world heritage through art

An innovative new program from the Albanese Labor Government will place artists at the heart of some of our most treasured natural and cultural heritage sites.

20 August 2025

Media release

New appointments to bolster leadership of Australia’s national collecting institutions

The Albanese Labor Government has made a range of new appointments to the boards of some of the country’s most cherished national collecting institutions.  

11 August 2025

Media release

Book Up Conference
SUBJECTS: AI in the arts, Australia’s national cultural policy Revive, Writing Australia

07 August 2025

Speech

New appointments to Music Australia Council

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the re-appointment of Ms Danielle Caruana and Dr Sophie Payten and the appointment of Mr Josh Pyke and Ms Leah Flanagan to the Music Australia Council for two-year terms.

07 August 2025

Media release

Sharing the National Collection: Sculptural studies head to Ulverstone

Visitors to Ulverstone Museum and Art Gallery in Tasmania will get a unique glimpse into the magic of the sculpture garden at the National Gallery of Australia thanks to the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the…

01 August 2025

Media release

Historic exhibition exchange between Australia and China

Australia and China continue to strengthen cultural links with a historic exchange between our national museums.

16 July 2025

Media release