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

National Arts Disability Strategy Evaluation Report 2013 - 2015
The Australian, State and Territory governments have released the National Arts and Disability Strategy Evaluation Report for...
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2017 Meeting of Cultural Ministers
The 2017 Meeting of Cultural Ministers was held in Brisbane, Queensland, on 22 September 2017.
New report on cultural funding
A new report has been released on cultural funding by government in 2015-16.
2016 Meeting of Cultural Ministers
The Minister for the Arts, Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield, has met with state and territory arts and culture ministers.
Western Australia Maritime Museum
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