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Meeting of Cultural Ministers

Meeting of Cultural Ministers

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.

Current consultations

Emily Crockford in front of her collaborative work with Rosie Deacon, 2018. Studio A. Document Photography

National Arts and Disability Strategy

The Meeting of Cultural Ministers (MCM) has agreed to renew the National Arts and Disability Strategy in consultation with stakeholders. MCM is made up of the Australian Government and state and territory government cultural ministers.

Started September 24, 2018 09:00 AEST

Ended December 03, 2018 17:00 AEDT

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Further consultation on Major Performing Arts Framework

The Australian, state and territory governments have released a consultation paper on potential enhancements to the Major Performing Arts (MPA) Framework.

Started October 15, 2018 09:00 AEDT

Ended November 26, 2018 17:00 AEDT

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Now under review

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Outcomes of consultation on the Major Performing Arts Framework

The Australia Council has published the outcomes of the second phase of consultation on opportunities to strengthen the Major...

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Arts and disability results released

Almost 700 people and organisations participated in the first phase of the consultation to renew the National Arts and...

National Arts and Disability Strategy

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New Zealand joins Australian cultural leaders’ forum

New Zealand is set to join Australia’s Meeting of Cultural Ministers (MCM) as the first international member.

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Tell your story about arts and disability

There’s still time to have your say on a renewed National Arts and Disability Strategy.

Skye Saxon welcomes guests to Studio A Co Lab: an afternoon of performances and workshops by Studio A artists at Firstdraft, 2018.

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Work of the MCM

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

Meeting summaries

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

Publications

Publications of the MCM

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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