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National Portrait Gallery Director appointment

The Albanese Government has today announced the appointment of Ms Bree Pickering as Director of the National Portrait Gallery of Australia for a five-year term beginning April 11.

07 February 2023

Media release

Interview with Christine Layton, ABC Radio Perth
SUBJECTS: National Gallery of Australia, Revive Program, quotas for streaming services

02 February 2023

Transcript

National Press Club Address

Thank you very much, Laura. Thank you to the Press Club. I acknowledge the traditional owners of the land that we’re on and their Elders past and present.

02 February 2023

Speech

Peter Farrelly’s ‘Ricky Stanicky’ to create over 400 Australian screen jobs as filming begins in Melbourne

The latest Hollywood film attracted down under through the Australian Government’s Location Incentive will create more than 400 jobs for local cast and crew.

31 January 2023

Media release

Address - Paid domestic violence leave
Subject: Paid domestic violence leave

31 January 2023

Speech

Interview with Dave Marchese, Triple J Hack
SUBJECTS: National Cultural Policy, Creative Australia, First Nations artists

30 January 2023

Transcript

National Cultural Policy Launch, The Esplanade Hotel, Melbourne
Subject: National Cultural Policy announcement

30 January 2023

Speech

Interview with Narelda Jacobs, Channel Ten, Midday
SUBJECTS: National Cultural Policy, Music Australia, Writers Australia, protection of First Nations Artists

30 January 2023

Transcript

Interview with Karl Stefanovic, Channel 9, Today Show
SUBJECT: New legislation for streaming companies

30 January 2023

Transcript

Interview with Michael Rowland, ABC News Breakfast
SUBJECT: National cultural policy announcement

30 January 2023

Transcript

Interview with Sabra Lane, ABC AM
SUBJECTS: National Cultural Policy announcement, Creative Australia and Australian content quotas

30 January 2023

Transcript

Interview with Peter Stefanovic, First Edition, Sky News
SUBJECTS: National cultural policy announcement, CFMEU pay demands, Voice to Parliament

30 January 2023

Transcript

Revive: Australia's New National Cultural Policy

A new chapter in Australia’s cultural story has begun.



30 January 2023

Media release

Museum of Australian Democracy Director appointment

The Albanese Government has announced the appointment of Ms Stephanie Bull as Director of the Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) at Old Parliament House for a five-year term, beginning on 22 February.

24 January 2023

Media release

Death of Renée Geyer

Australia has lost an incredible voice and talent today with the passing of Renée Geyer, at the age of 69.

Renée was a legend, a pioneer, and as authentic as they come.

17 January 2023

Media release