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

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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Submissions now public
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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Now under review

Latest News

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New report on cultural funding by government
The Cultural Funding by Government 2017-18 survey shows total expenditure has increased by 13% since 2016-17.
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...
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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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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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National Arts and Disability...

The National Arts and disability Strategy presents a vision for improving access and participation in artistic and cultural...
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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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