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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
Head On Foundation
Helen Garner
St Helens History Room, Break O'Day Council, Tasmania
Helen Hristofski
Helen Vorrath, Director Continuo Community Inc
History Council of Victoria
Hugh Cowie
Iain Dawson
Ian Rotheram
Ien Ang, Cecelia Cmielewski, Phillip Mar
ILBIJERRI Theater Company
Imogen Mooney
Independent Cinemas Australia
Indian Ocean Craft Trienniel Inc
Indigenous Art Code Limited
Indigenous Fashion Projects, a program of the Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair Foundation
Institute for Culture and Society, Western Sydney University
Institute for Social Change, University of Tasmania
Interactive Games & Entertainment Association (IGEA)
International Council of Museums (ICOM) Australia
Ipswich District Teacher-Librarian Network
Island Magazine
Jack Randell
Jack Walton (ATYP & Panimo)
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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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October 2022-23 Federal Budget uplifts Arts sector
The arts, entertainment and cultural sector is intrinsic to who we are as Australians and plays a vital role in our economy.
Ancestors returned to Country
The remains of 38 Narungga ancestors are laid to rest in a community-led ceremony.
Cultural and creative activity boosts the economy
The latest analysis from the Bureau of Communications, Arts and Regional Research (BCARR) shows cultural and creative activities continue to boost the Australian economy.
Support program to boost live music festivals
Applications are now open for round five of the Live Music Australia program, with $2.5 million in targeted funding assistance available.
Disney’s Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes to boost local jobs within our screen industry
Blockbuster Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes will inject more than $128 million into the Australian economy, with $17 million in support from the Australian Government
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Knowledge sharing and presentations by Artbank curators feature at the 2022 Sydney Contemporary Art Fair.
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Graham Seal
Green Music Australia
Griffin Theatre Company
Guildhouse
GUTS Dance Central Australia
Guy Webster
Gwen Knox
Gwenda Davey
Gwenda Sheridan
H Lawrence Sumner
Hand Bent Banana Arts and Health Centre
Head On Foundation
Helen Garner
Helen Hristofski
Helen Vorrath, Director Continuo Community Inc
History Council of Victoria
Hugh Cowie
Iain Dawson
Ian Rotheram
Ien Ang, Cecelia Cmielewski, Phillip Mar
ILBIJERRI Theater Company
Imogen Mooney
Independent Cinemas Australia
Indian Ocean Craft Trienniel Inc