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A new chapter for Australian writers

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on its promise to support Australian authors and publishers by expanding Australia’s Lending Rights Schemes.

26 June 2023

Media release

Turning up the volume on live Australian music

The Albanese Labor Government is backing Australian musicians and live music venues across the country with a $2.5 million investment.

26 June 2023

Media release

Show me the Monet: Sharing the National Collection

A $174 million masterpiece by French impressionist Claude Monet will be among the first artworks shared with a regional gallery under the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection initiative.

24 June 2023

Media release

Digital Games Tax Offset to level up Australian industry

The Albanese Labor Government has delivered a boost to the digital games sector with legislation to establish a Digital Games Tax Offset (DGTO) passing through the Parliament.

21 June 2023

Media release

Appointment to the Australian Children’s Television Foundation Board

The Albanese Labor Government has appointed Ms Michelle Lim Davidson as Commonwealth representative member to the Australian Children’s Television Foundation Board for three years.

16 June 2023

Media release

Creative Australia, Music Australia and Creative Workplaces now law

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering increased investment and better support for Australian musicians and artists with the Creative Australia Bill passing Parliament today.

16 June 2023

Media release

Director of the National Gallery of Australia reappointed

The Albanese Labor Government is pleased to announce the reappointment of Dr Nick Mitzevich for a second five-year term as Director of the National Gallery of Australia.

15 June 2023

Media release

Festivals funding to support regional artists and events

The Albanese Labor Government is supporting a place for every story and a story for every place, with new funding for a range of arts project at festivals across the country.

14 June 2023

Media release

First Nations contemporary music to shine

The Albanese Labor Government is continuing its support of unique and diverse First Nations musicians – with new funding to help them thrive.

13 June 2023

Media release

Australian National Maritime Museum Council reappointment

The Albanese Government has today announced the reappointment of Ms Alison Page as a member of the Council of the Australian National Maritime Museum.

07 June 2023

Media release

Interview with Lisa Millar, ABC News Breakfast
SUBJECTS: Tina Turner, Creative Australia legislation introduction, The Wiggles performing at Parliament, energy bill relief, closing the labour hire loophole, PwC

25 May 2023

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Laying the foundation for a creative Australia

Australian musicians will benefit from better support and increased investment under Albanese Labor Government legislation introduced into Parliament today.

25 May 2023

Media release

First Nations Artists to thrive

More than 85 First Nations art centres and artists will benefit from more than $29 million in funding through the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program.

24 May 2023

Media release

La Brea returns to Australia for Season 3 – supporting 200 local jobs

The Australian Government is supporting more than 200 jobs for local cast and crew through the Location Incentive – with the third season of Universal Television’s series La Brea to be filmed in Queensland.

24 May 2023

Media release

Interview with Patricia Karvelas, ABC RN Breakfast
SUBJECTS: Fair Work Commission review, wage rates, APY Art Centre Collective allegations, US President Joe Biden

18 May 2023

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