The Meeting of Cultural Ministers is a forum for the Australian, state and territory arts and culture ministers to discuss areas of national significance and mutual interest, such as the creative arts, performing arts, Indigenous cultures, film and digital media, and collections.

Work of the MCM

The Meeting of Cultural Ministers takes place annually. Meetings cover areas of national significance and mutual interest,...
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Meeting summaries

Following the annual Meeting of Cultural Ministers the discussions and outcomes of the meeting are summarised and published in...
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Publications

Publications of the MCM
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Cultural Data Online

Cultural Data Online provides access to a broad range of research relating to arts and culture in Australia, including...
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Latest News

Performing arts Performing arts
18 July 2018
Major Performing Arts Framework survey now open
We are seeking stakeholder and public input on the National Framework for Governments’ Support of the Major Performing Arts Sector (MPA Framework).
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Indigenous arts and languages. Indigenous arts and languages
16 July 2018
$22.4 million to support Indigenous Visual Arts
In 2018–19, the Government will support more than 90 organisations through the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) program.
Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support Program - IVAIS. Martu elder Maywokka Chapman [front] works on a collaboration with her sister Ngarnjapayi Chapman while daughter Doreen Chapman [top] works independently, Spinifex Hill Studios, July 2018.
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13 July 2018
Arts research at your fingertips
The Australia Council has developed a new online resource with information about arts and culture engagement, employment and business activity...
Woman examining art at a museum.