As a result of the Administrative Arrangement Order introduced on 5 December 2019, the functions that were previously the responsibility of the Department of Communications and the Arts have been transferred to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications as of 1 February 2020.

Meeting of Cultural Ministers

Meeting of Cultural Ministers

The Meeting of Cultural Ministers is a forum for the Australian, state and territory, and New Zealand arts and culture ministers to discuss areas of national and international 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 Government and 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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Arts support for people with disability

Our new guide ‘My art goals: NDIS and the arts’ can help you pursue a career in the arts.

Choose Art supporting artists with disability

SBS has shone the spotlight on the Choose Art national online accessible arts directory.

Performing arts

Performing arts

New framework to support the performing arts

The Meeting of Cultural Ministers has agreed to replace the Major Performing Arts Framework with a new National Performing Arts...

Regional arts

Regional arts

Choose Art improves access for people with disability

Access to cultural experiences and arts programs across the country are now available to people with disability at the click of...

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...

Arts and Disability

Welcome to the arts and disability hub

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