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We developed a national cultural policy for the next 5 years following extensive consultation.
Why we want your input
Australia's arts, entertainment and cultural sector shaped the development of Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place. Feedback received throughout the consultation period supported us to place arts at the centre of modern Australian life, including respecting and celebrating First Nations art and culture, and recognising artists as critical workers in our economy.
How you can voice your opinion
The consultation period has ended. If you have any questions about other ways to share your views, please email culturalpolicy@arts.gov.au.
What will be the outcome of this consultation?
The consultation informed the development of the National Cultural Policy, Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place.
The issue
The consultation period has now ended.
On 30 January 2023, the Australian Government published the National Cultural Policy, Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place.
Revive is a 5-year plan to renew and revive Australia’s arts, entertainment and cultural sector, following the most difficult period for the sector in generations. It delivers new momentum so that Australia’s creative workers, organisations and audiences continue to thrive and grow.
Town hall events were held across the country during July and August 2022 for stakeholders and community members to provide their perspectives and feedback to inform the policy. We also received many diverse views through public submissions, which have been published on this website.
The consultation period has ended. If you have any questions about other ways to share your views, please email culturalpolicy@arts.gov.au.
You can also hear more about the process of developing Revive from the Hon Tony Burke MP, Minister for the Arts, who spoke at the August 2022 town hall event in Perth.
Relevant documentation
Our starting point for developing the new National Cultural Policy was Creative Australia, the national cultural policy launched by Prime Minister Julia Gillard in 2013.
- Creative Australia—National Cultural Policy (2013)
- Read the National Cultural Policy—Revive
The following submissions have been produced by third parties and may not meet WCAG 2.0 requirements. If you require an accessible copy, please email culturalpolicy@arts.gov.au.
Please note: We received over 1200 submissions to this consultation. More than 200 submissions were made privately and have not been published.
The submissions have been authored by parties other than the Commonwealth of Australia. The content of submissions does not represent the official views of the Commonwealth or its officers or employees. The Commonwealth accepts no responsibility or liability for damage, loss or expense incurred as a result of the content of these submissions. The information in these submissions has been provided in good faith and for informational purposes only. If you have any concerns about the content of a particular submission, please contact the department.
Submissions
Aboriginal Art Association of Australia (AAAA)
Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of Western Australia (AACHWA)
Aboriginal Contemporary
Aboriginal Culture, Heritage & Arts Association (ACHAA)
Academy of Interactive Entertainment Ltd
Access Arts
ACT Cultural Facilities Corporation
ACT Government
Adam Simmons
Adelaide Contemporary Experimental (ACE)
Adelaide Festival Centre
Adelaide Film Festival
Adelaide Fringe
Adelaide Repertory Theatre
Ailsa Piper
Alan Payne
Alberts | The Tony Foundation
Albury City Council
Alex Adsett Literary
Alex Desebrock
Alex Kelly
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More nationally significant artworks reach regional Australia
Five eastern Australian galleries will be loaned pieces from the national collection to share with regional and suburban communities.
Australian cultural organisations receive performance grants
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Exhibitions from national collecting institutions to tour
$1 million from the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program will support new exhibitions to hit the road.
New data released on the value of Australia’s cultural and creative sector
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More nationally significant artworks reach regional Australia
Five eastern Australian galleries will be loaned pieces from the national collection to share with regional and suburban communities.
Australian cultural organisations receive performance grants
Newly awarded grants set to put Australian artists on the world stage
Exhibitions from national collecting institutions to tour
$1 million from the National Collecting Institutions Touring and Outreach Program will support new exhibitions to hit the road.
New data released on the value of Australia’s cultural and creative sector
Updated estimates of cultural and creative activity in Australia 2014-15 to 2023-24 have been released.
Bendigo Art Gallery acquires major Sidney Nolan painting
The gallery has acquired a significant 1962 painting by renowned Australian artist Sidney Nolan thanks to the National Cultural Heritage Account.
Sharing the National Collection program celebrates 1 million visitors
The program helps galleries around the country to loan works from the national art collection.
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.
Funding available for new touring exhibitions
Apply now for the latest round of Visions of Australia funding.
New advisory group to champion fair access to the arts
Members have been appointed to the Implementation Advisory Group in support of Equity: The Arts and Disability Associated Plan.
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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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Submissions
A New Approach (ANA)
Aboriginal Art Association of Australia (AAAA)
Aboriginal Art Centre Hub of Western Australia (AACHWA)
Aboriginal Contemporary
Aboriginal Culture, Heritage & Arts Association (ACHAA)
Academy of Interactive Entertainment Ltd
Access Arts
ACT Cultural Facilities Corporation
ACT Government
Adam Simmons
Adelaide Contemporary Experimental (ACE)
Adelaide Festival Centre
Adelaide Film Festival
Adelaide Fringe
Adelaide Repertory Theatre
Ailsa Piper
Alan Payne
Alberts | The Tony Foundation
Albury City Council
Alex Adsett Literary
Alex Desebrock