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Appointments to National Archives of Australia Advisory Council

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointments of Ms Nicola Laurent and Dr Kirsten Thorpe as members of the National Archives of Australia Advisory Council, each for three-year terms.

04 October 2023

Media release

Sharing the National Collection: Hockney for HOTA and Mueck for Maitland

More regional audiences will have the chance to appreciate artistic masterpieces – as part of the Albanese Labor Government’s Sharing the National Collection initiative.

23 September 2023

Media release

Appointment to National Portrait Gallery Board

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Ms Valerie Tam to the National Portrait Gallery of Australia Board for a three-year term.

20 September 2023

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Reappointment of Co-Chairs to the Advisory Committee for Indigenous Repatriation

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the reappointments of Ms Christine Grant and Mr Phillip Gordon as Co-Chairs of the Advisory Committee for Indigenous Repatriation, each for three-year terms.

18 September 2023

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More funding to inspire Australia’s creative kids

More young Australians will be supported to pursue artistic endeavours with the Australian Government announcing a further funding boost for youth arts.

13 September 2023

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Appointments to Digital Games Tax Offset Advisory Board

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced its inaugural appointments of Johanna Egger and Morgan Jaffit to the Digital Games Tax Offset Advisory Board, both for three-year terms.

12 September 2023

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Major art and cultural exhibitions to tour the country

More Australians around the country will be able to experience exhibitions at their local galleries and museums thanks to $1 million in funding from the Albanese Labor Government.

11 September 2023

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New appointment to strengthen key maritime institution

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointment of Mr Padraig (Paddy) Crumlin as a part-time member of the Australian National Maritime Museum Council, for a three-year term.

30 August 2023

Media release

Speech - Launch of Creative Australia
SUBJECTS: Launch of Creative Australia

24 August 2023

Speech

New Creative Australia board to lead arts sector revival

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced its appointees to a new board to lead Creative Australia.

24 August 2023

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Putting words into action to safeguard Indigenous languages

The Albanese Labor Government has reaffirmed its commitment to preserving and promoting First Nations languages with the release today of…

23 August 2023

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Appointments to Music Australia Council

Australian musicians, promoters and industry executives are among those poised to lead Music Australia – bringing new drive and direction to the contemporary music industry.

23 August 2023

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Kate Jenkins AO to chair Creative Workplaces Council

Australian artists and arts workers deserve safe and fair workplaces.



11 August 2023

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New appointments to strengthen Australian storytelling

The Albanese Labor Government has today announced the appointments of Mr Michael Ebeid AM and Ms Pallavi Sharda as members of the Screen Australia Board, each for three-year terms.

25 July 2023

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