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

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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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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