Bringing Aussie musicians centre stage
On 22 December Minister Garrett released a discussion paper on a proposed new scheme that, if implemented, will ensure that Australian musicians get to share the spotlight with international acts touring the country. The public are invited to comment on the proposal. Submissions close 12 February 2010.

Discussion Paper on National Security Legislation - proposed changes to sedition laws
The Government released a Discussion Paper of reforms to Australia's national security legislation that proposed changes to sedition laws to better protect freedom of expression. The public were invited to comment. Submissions closed 25 September 2009. Find out more about the proposed changes to sedition laws or visit the Attorney-General’s Department website
Review of the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 and Regulations
The Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 (PMCH Act) and regulations are being reviewed. The review is to be completed by 31 May 2009, with input sought from key collecting and heritage organisations, members of the community and industry. Submissions closed 6 March 2009.
Discussion Paper on the Extension of Legal Deposit of 'library material'
2007 Discussion Paper on the Extension of Legal Deposit and submissions on the feasibility of extending the current legal deposit scheme to include audiovisual and electronic material. Submissions closed on 2 May 2008 and are available for download.
National Arts and Disability Strategy
A Cultural Ministers Council working group released a discussion paper on 2 October 2008 calling for public submissions on the National Arts and Disability Strategy. Please note submissions closed on 3 November 2008.

Senate Inquiry into Australia's Indigenous visual arts and craft sector 2007
Following a Senate Environment, Communications, Information Technology and the Arts Committee Inquiry, the Indigenous Art—Securing the Future report was released by the committee in June 2007. The Australian Government tabled its response to the Senate Inquiry report in August 2008.
Statutory review of the Refundable Film Tax Offset
Details of and discussion paper for the statutory review of the refundable film tax offset scheme.
Orchestras Review 2005
Recommendations from the 2005 inquiry on improving the sustainability of Australia's professional orchestras.
Inquiry into copyright enforcement
Links to the 2000 House of Representatives report Cracking Down on Copycats: enforcement of copyright in Australia and the Australian Government’s response.
Contemporary Visual Arts and Craft Inquiry
An independent report from 2002 into the sustainability, development and promotion of the contemporary visual arts and craft sector (Myer Report).
National Museum of Australia review of exhibitions and public programs
Outlines the aims and content of the 2003 review of the National Museum of Australia's exhibitions.
2004 Resale Royalty discussion paper
Following the recommendations of the 2002 Contemporary Visual Arts and Craft Inquiry, a discussion paper was released in 2004, designed to stimulate broad discussion about whether it would be desirable to introduce some form of resale royalty arrangement in Australia

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