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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

Backing First Nations artists and Australian writers

The Australian Government has delivered on its commitment to support First Nations arts and the Australian literature sector with new legislation passed by Parliament today.

04 July 2024

Media release

Appointments to National Archives of Australia Advisory Council

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced three new appointments to the National Archives of Australia Advisory Council.

02 July 2024

Media release

Strengthening arts collaboration between Australia and the world

The Albanese Labor Government is delivering more than $800,000 to support closer artistic and cultural connections across the region and the world, with five new grants under the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund.

01 July 2024

Media release

Directors appointed to the Bundanon Trust Board

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Mr Bruce Solomon, and the reappointments of Mr Ezekiel (Zeke) Solomon AM and Professor Patricia Davidson, as Directors to the Board of Bundanon Trust. 

28 June 2024

Media release

Sharing the National Collection: Golden opportunity for Maryborough to host national treasures

Regional Victoria’s goldmining history is set to shine when the Central Goldfields Art Gallery displays beautiful colonial and contemporary gold jewellery from the National Gallery of Australia’s collection.

28 June 2024

Media release

More funding to get live Aussie music pumping across the country

Inner-city, suburban and regional music venues will all benefit from a share in $2.5 million under the latest round of the Australian Government’s Live Music Australia program.

26 June 2024

Media release