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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
Alex Walker, House of Muchness
Alexandra McNaughton, Ruba Yassin, Indya Connley, Ilundi Tinga and Katherine Benjamin
Alice Cannon, President, Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material
Alicia Leggett
Alison Fraser
Alison Richardson
Allan Lowther Porter
Alysha Herrmann
Alyssa Allet
Amanda Biggs
Amanda Wright
Ananguku Arts and Cultural Aboriginal Corporation - Ku Arts
Andrea Smith
Andrew Barnum
Dr Andrew Blackburn
Andrew Cribb - 3Space
Andrew Ford
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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.
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Ukrainian cultural objects returned home
Two archaeological objects have been returned to the Government of Ukraine.
Celebrating the impact of our National Cultural Institutions
The latest findings about the trends and impact of Australia’s National Cultural Institutions have been released.
Regional arts projects to receive funding boost
Forty-four new arts projects will share in over $1 million thanks to the Regional Arts Fund.
Have your say on the Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program
Help shape the design of a new employment program to support d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers.
10 First Nations Ancestors returned from Japan in a world-first
A handover ceremony was held at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo to mark the first return from Japan.
Rare 19th Century ship figurehead of a First Nations woman, Australian National Maritime Museum
The Australian National Maritime Museum (the Museum) has acquired a rare 19th century ship's figurehead of a First Nations woman thanks to support from the National Cultural Heritage Account.
Festivals Australia program bringing together past, present and future
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Australia set to light up the 2025 Eurovision stage
The latest recipients of the International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund will bring Australian art to the world.
Media release – 36 First Nations Ancestors welcomed home from the United Kingdom
We have welcomed the return of 36 First Nations ancestors from the United Kingdom in a ceremony hosted by the Natural History Museum in London.
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Submissions
Alex Kelly
Alex Walker, House of Muchness
Alexandra McNaughton, Ruba Yassin, Indya Connley, Ilundi Tinga and Katherine Benjamin
Alice Cannon, President, Australian Institute for the Conservation of Cultural Material
Alicia Leggett
Alison Fraser
Alison Richardson
Allan Lowther Porter
Alysha Herrmann
Alyssa Allet
Amanda Biggs
Amanda Wright
Ananguku Arts and Cultural Aboriginal Corporation - Ku Arts
Andrea Smith
Andrew Barnum
Andrew Cribb - 3Space
Andrew Ford