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Six First Nations ancestors returning home

The Albanese Labor Government has welcomed the return of six First Nations ancestors from New Zealand in a cultural ceremony at the Auckland War Memorial Museum today.

28 August 2024

Media release

Appointment to the Screen Australia Board

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of award-winning producer Darren Dale as a member of the Screen Australia Board for three years.  

26 August 2024

Media release

New Director appointed to Bundanon Trust Board

The Albanese Labor Government has announced the appointment of Ms Navleen Prasad as a Director of the Bundanon Trust Board for a three-year term.

20 August 2024

Media release

Appointments to the National Library of Australia Council

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of celebrated Australian author and filmmaker Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO as Chair to the Council of the National Library of Australia from November 2024.…

15 August 2024

Media release

$15 million in resale royalties for Australian artists

The Albanese Labor Government is celebrating the ongoing success of the Resale Royalty Scheme, which has hit a milestone of $15 million in royalties for Australian visual artists.

12 August 2024

Media release

Appointments to the National Museum of Australia Council

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Professor Clare Wright OAM as Chair of the Council of the National Museum of Australia for a three-year term.

08 August 2024

Media release

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. 

06 August 2024

Media release

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. 

06 August 2024

Media release

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. 

06 August 2024

Media release

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.

05 August 2024

Media release

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.

31 July 2024

Media release

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…

31 July 2024

Media release

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. 

24 July 2024

Media release

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. 

23 July 2024

Media release

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.

04 July 2024

Media release