This webpage is under review. On 23 October 2020, National Cabinet accepted the recommendations of the Review of COAG Councils and Ministerial Forums conducted by Mr Peter Conran AM. This included streamlining arrangements and disbanding a number of forums, including the Meeting of Cultural Ministers. Cultural Ministers have indicated that they will continue to meet informally.

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.

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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...
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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,...
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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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Arts and Disability

Welcome to the arts and disability hub
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