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The Australian Government has released a full response to the recommendations of the National Opera Review final report, which examined the artistic vibrancy, financial viability and accessibility of Australia’s major opera companies.
Why we want your input
The Australian Government wanted to make sure Australian audiences continue to have access to opera performances of the highest artist standard into the future.
How you can voice your opinion
The consultation period closed on 30 November 2015.
What will be the outcome of this consultation?
Submissions will be used to inform the development of the final report including recommendations to the Australian Government.
The issue
The National Opera Review is examining the artistic vibrancy, engagement with audiences and financial positions of Opera Australia, State Opera of South Australia, West Australian Opera and Opera Queensland.
These organisations are funded by the Australian Government through the Australia Council as major performing arts companies.
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National Opera Review Discussion Paper
Key issues:
List of Key Issues in the National Opera Review Discussion Paper
Updates and Milestones
Submission closed
30 Nov 2015
Outcomes
The Minister for the Arts released the National Opera Review Final Report on 25 October 2016.
The Australian Government commissioned the National Opera Review in 2014. The Report by an independent expert panel contains recommendations intended to support the continued artistic vibrancy of Australian opera companies.
The expert panel consisted of Dr Helen Nugent AO (Chairman), Mr Moffatt Oxenbould AM, Mr Andrew McKinnon and Ms Kathryn Fagg.
The Government has released its Response to the National Opera Review Final Report.
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National Opera Review Final Report
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Australia is alive with the sound of music
Live music in Australia is getting turned up through Revive Live grants.
Australian cultural organisations receive performance grants
Newly awarded grants set to put Australian artists on the world stage
Funding available for arts activities at regional and remote festivals
Round 21 of the Festivals Australia program is now open, with over $700,000 available to support arts projects delivered in regional and remote areas.
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Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program
We invited feedback on the development of the new Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program to support d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers. This consultation is closed.
Review of the Indigenous Art Code
A review of the Indigenous Art Code is underway to strengthen the protections for Indigenous artists and consumers across the country. This consultation is closed.
Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place
We developed a national cultural policy for the next 5 years following extensive consultation.
National Opera Review
The Australian Government has released a full response to the recommendations of the National Opera Review final report, which examined the artistic vibrancy, financial viability and accessibility of Australia’s major opera companies.
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National Opera Review
The Australian Government has released a full response to the recommendations of the National Opera Review final report, which examined the artistic vibrancy, financial viability and accessibility of Australia’s major opera companies.
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The power of stories
Australian author and journalist Trent Dalton chats all things books, life and lending rights.
Celebrating Australia and Singapore’s cultural ties
We recently hosted a major meeting and arts industry forum in Adelaide to exchange ideas, stories, practices and experiences with Singapore.
International Day of People with Disability 2025
Our work to support equitable access to the arts for people with disability is full steam ahead.
Arthur Boyd returns to Bundanon
The latest artwork loan under the Sharing the National Collection initiative shows that home is where the heart is.
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Resale Royalty expands for Australian artists
Australian artists are set to benefit when their works are resold overseas, with international reciprocity being extended to a further 9 countries.
New research sheds light on creative workplaces
New research has investigated how Australia’s creative workforce and economy can best be supported to thrive and create lifelong careers in the arts sector.
Follow our new Instagram channel @AusGovArts
We've launched our Office for the Arts Instagram channel to bring you the latest news and updates about Australian arts and culture.
Artist profile: Lauren Rogers on fake art’s cost to culture
Ngarabul and Torres Strait Islander artist Lauren Rogers talks about the inappropriate use of First Nations artwork and its cost to culture.
Support for Indigenous languages and arts activities
First Nations community organisations that run language and arts activities will share in $30 million through the Indigenous Languages and Arts (ILA) program.
Holey Dollar returned to Poland
A 200-year-old silver coin has been returned to the Government of Poland.
Support for First Nations artists
First Nations-owned art centres, fairs, regional hubs and industry service organisations will share in $38 million through the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program.
Australian talent shines on the world stage
Seven recent and upcoming creative projects are forging stronger ties between Australia and the world.
![Art technician Chas Glover and Tweed Regional Gallery Curator - Exhibitions Tina Wilson hanging Claude Monet's masterpiece 'Meules, milieu du jour [Haystacks, midday]', 1890, as part of the National Gallery of Australia's Sharing the National Collection initiative. Photo by Luke Marsden.](/sites/default/files/styles/civictheme_navigation_card/public/images/claude-monet-meules-milieu-du-jour-haystacks-midday-1890-839x410-png.png?h=8b37d352&itok=WMOGG8-9)
Revive hits two-year milestone
The landmark National Cultural Policy, now in it’s second year, is continuing to make major progress supporting Australian arts and culture.
Protecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts and crafts
The Australian Government has released its response to the Productivity Commission's study report into the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts and crafts market.
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Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS)—impacts of COVID-19
Published: 22 Apr 2020 This document contains responses to frequently asked questions we are hearing from IVAIS recipients. We will endeavour to update this document regularly pending developments with the Australian Government’s response to the evolving …
PublicationLocation offset glossary
Published: 4 Apr 2025 This Glossary is a combination of terminology and a general description of what is, and is not, considered qualifying Australian production expenditure (QAPE) for the Location Offset. Location Offset glossary—April 2025—PDF (PDF, …
PublicationILA program COVID-19 frequently asked questions
Published: 21 Apr 2020 ILA program COVID-19 frequently asked questions ila-covid-19-factsheet.docx (DOCX, 52.84 KB) ila-covid-19-factsheet.pdf (PDF, 188.97 KB) … 303 … 304 … 305 … 3 … ILA program COVID-19 frequently asked …
PublicationFestivals Australia October 2015 Round - Grant Recipients
Published: 31 Jan 2015 festivals-of-australia-grants-recipients-october-round-2015-16-2_0.docx (DOCX, 63.26 KB) festivals-of-australia-grants-recipients-october-round-2015-16-2_0.pdf (PDF, 451.38 KB) … 306 … 307 … 14 … 16 … Festivals Australia October …
PublicationThe Australian Government response to the Report on the impact of inauthentic art and craft in the style of First Nations peoples
Published: 3 Mar 2020 The Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs: Report on the impact of inauthentic art and craft in the style of First Nations peoples. …
PublicationFestivals Australia grant recipients—National summary of projects—Round 9, September 2019
Published: 24 Jan 2020 List of national summary of projects for Round 9, September 2019. festivals_australia-grant-recipients_r9.docx (DOCX, 124.79 KB) festivals_australia-grant-recipients_r9.pdf (PDF, 172.72 KB) … 311 … 312 … 313 … 15 … 16 … Festivals …
PublicationArts Access Australia project accessibility plan
Published: 9 Aug 2016 Template to help check the accessibility of your event. arts_access_australia_project_accessibility_plan.docx (DOCX, 50.58 KB) arts_access_australia_project_accessibility_plan_0.pdf (PDF, 307.94 KB) … 314 … 315 … 316 … 52 … Arts …
PublicationAuspice arrangement confirmation form
Published: 20 Nov 2017 This form is to confirm the auspice arrangements that have been made. auspice-arrangement-confirmation-form.docx (DOCX, 751.57 KB) auspice-arrangement-confirmation-form.pdf (PDF, 210.13 KB) … 319 … 317 … 318 … 10 … Auspice …
PublicationFestivals Australia Frequently Asked Questions
Published: 9 Sep 2016 FAQ covering funding, eligibility, assessment criteria, application and assessment process, privacy and complaints mechanism. faqs-festivals-australia.docx (DOCX, 112.52 KB) faqs-festivals-australia.pdf (PDF, 585.67 KB) … 320 … 321 … …
PublicationFestivals Australia program guidelines
Published: 9 Sep 2016 The Australian Government provides approximately $1.2 million each financial year for the Festivals Australia program. Festivals Australia delivers two funding rounds usually closing in September and March each year. …
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