We support inclusiveness and growth in Australia's creative sector, and we protect and promote Australian content and culture.
We do this through delivering strategic advice and policy development, effective program and grants management, regulatory management and collaborative stakeholder engagement.
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Celebrate Australian writing and explore this year’s #PMLitAwards winners and shortlists
Indigenous arts and languages
On United Nations Day during the International Year of Indigenous Languages we highlight the amazing work of Gina Williams, who...
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Indigenous arts and languages
An impressive line-up of experts headlines the International Council on Archives Indigenous Matters Summit in Adelaide on...
Indigenous arts and languages
Australia Council for the Arts research shows that the arts enriches the lives of regional Australians and creates stronger,...
Indigenous arts and languages
On United Nations Day during the International Year of Indigenous Languages we highlight the amazing work of Gina Williams, who...
Image of Gina Williams and band (detail) +
Prime Minister's Literary Awards
The Prime Minister's Literary Awards celebrate outstanding literary talent in Australia and the valuable contribution Australian literature and history makes to the nation's cultural and intellectual life.
Funding programs
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Regional arts
Festivals Australia supports community participation in, and access to, the arts and aims to support partnerships and collaboration across the sector.
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Regional arts
The Visions of Australia regional exhibition touring program supports audience access to Australian arts and cultural material, with a particular focus on tours to regional and remote Australia.
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Cultural heritage
The National Cultural Heritage Account helps Australian public cultural organisations buy significant objects that they could not otherwise afford.
Our Work
Artbank is a one of a kind, Australian Government support program that acquires the work of living, Australian contemporary artists – making the collection available to the general public through a leasing program.
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The National Cultural Heritage Account helps Australian public cultural organisations buy significant objects that they could not otherwise afford.
The Meeting of Cultural Ministers comprises the Australian, state and territory government arts and culture ministers.
Current consultations
Support programs
Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts Minister
Meet the Minister The Hon Paul Fletcher MP.
The Meeting of Cultural Ministers (MCM) has agreed to renew the National Arts and Disability Strategy in consultation with stakeholders. MCM is made up of the Australian Government and state and territory government cultural ministers.