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$28.7 million has been paid to Australian creators and publishers through the Public and Educational Lending Rights Schemes.
Over 17,200 Australian authors, illustrators and publishers have received payments for the use of their work in public and educational lending libraries. These payments ensure our storytellers are supported financially for their contribution to lending libraries nationwide.
Lending Rights payments support Australian creators and publishers by providing a yearly income stream, giving authors, illustrators, editors and translators more time to focus on their craft.
Check if you're an eligible Australian publisher or creator and register your eligible books by visiting our Lending Rights page. Lodge new title claims for the 2026–27 Lending Rights program by 31 March 2027.
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Australian storytellers receive annual Lending Rights payments
$28.7 million has been paid to Australian creators and publishers through the Public and Educational Lending Rights Schemes.
Helping Australians discover original contemporary music by Australian artists
The Revive Live program is providing over $500,000 in funding to 2 upcoming music events.
Australian artistry with global appeal
Seven Australian projects will receive funding to help reach international audiences.
Have your say on Australia’s next National Cultural Policy
Share your views to help shape the future direction of the creative and culture sector.
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A new National Cultural Policy
Between 23 March 2026 and 24 May 2026, Australians were invited to share their views and help guide the next National Cultural Policy. Public submissions are being uploaded to this page as they're being reviewed by us. Read the public submissions.
Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program
We invited feedback on the development of the new Arts and Screen Employment Pathways Pilot Program to support d/Deaf and disabled artists and arts workers. This consultation is closed.
Review of the Indigenous Art Code
A review of the Indigenous Art Code is underway to strengthen the protections for Indigenous artists and consumers across the country. This consultation is closed.
Revive: a place for every story, a story for every place
After extensive national consultation, in 2023 we delivered a 5 year national cultural policy, Revive—A place for everyone story, a story for every place.
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Ancient ceramic vase returned to Italy
The Australian Government has returned a culturally significant object to the Government of the Italian Republic.
Australian storytellers receive annual Lending Rights payments
$28.7 million has been paid to Australian creators and publishers through the Public and Educational Lending Rights Schemes.
Piece of history returned to Country
A 19th century Aboriginal ancestral breastplate has been returned to Country, entrusted by the community to be held at the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum.
Helping Australians discover original contemporary music by Australian artists
The Revive Live program is providing over $500,000 in funding to 2 upcoming music events.
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Support available for First Nations languages and arts activities
The Indigenous Languages and Arts Program (ILA) is now open for grant applications.
Tour your exhibition with a Visions of Australia grant
Applications are now open for the Visions of Australia regional exhibitions touring program.
Ricky Stanicky an investment in Australian screen jobs and talent
The new comedy feature film is set to shoot down under with $9.5 million in support from the Location Incentive.
Hartnett Estate ‘Woody’ Wagon Motor Car no. 1068, c 1952-53, January 2023
A 1952 Hartnett station wagon, which is one of the first Australian made cars, has been acquired by the Trafalgar Holden Museum, with funding assistance from the National Cultural Heritage Account.
National Cultural Policy
A comprehensive policy to revive the arts, entertainment and cultural landscape as central to Australia's future.
Bringing the show to regional and remote communities
Regional and remote communities across Australia are set to benefit from the latest round of the Australia Council’s Playing Australia program.
First Nations language partnerships to Close the Gap
The Australian Government is investing over $4 million towards a pilot program that will establish 11 place-based partnerships between Indigenous language centres and local service delivery partners in health and early childhood education.
Arts and cultural festivals back in action in regional Australia
Through the latest round of the Festivals Australia program, 15 innovative and inspiring projects will be supported by the Government.
Future-proofing the First Nations visual arts and crafts sector
The Government welcomes the Productivity Commission's final report into Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts and crafts.
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National Arts and Disability Strategy Evaluation Report 2013–2015
Published: 22 Sep 2017 Ministers evaluate the implementation of the Strategy every three years, in consultation with the arts and disability sector. The second evaluation covers the period from 2013–15. The resulting Evaluation Report was released in …
PublicationCreative Economy Taskforce—Statement—10 September 2021
Published: 14 Sep 2021 The statement endorses the importance of vaccinations and national consistency and clarity on business and health settings for Australia’s reopening. creative-economy-taskforce-statement-10september2021.docx (DOCX, 25.49 KB) …
PublicationNational Opera Review Final Report Executive Summary
Published: 25 Oct 2016 The National Opera Review Executive Summary. These documents have not been produced by us and may not meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA requirements. Please contact us at publishing@communications.gov.au to obtain alternative copies. …
PublicationIndigenous Contemporary Music Program opens
Applications are now open for grants through the Indigenous Contemporary Music program 17 Mar 2023 Image credit: Deline Briscoe performs at the Cairns Indigenous Art Fair, 2018. Photo by Blueclick Photography. The Indigenous Contemporary Music program …
NewsLocal works set to give Australia a boost overseas
The Australia Council has announced the 11 recipients of the Visual Arts & Crafts Strategy (VACS) Major Commissioning Projects. 17 Mar 2023 Eleven artists from across the country will each receive an equal share in the $1.1 million VACS Major …
NewsNational Opera Review - Final Report Appendix
Published: 25 Oct 2016 Sections of the Discussion Paper. These documents have not been produced by us and may not meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA requirements. Please contact us at publishing@communications.gov.au to obtain alternative copies. …
PublicationWriters to be fairly compensated
Australian authors, illustrators and publishers to be recompensed for their e-books and audiobooks being held in Australian libraries. 21 Mar 2023 A woman reads an e-book on a couch As announced under the Australia Government’s new National Cultural …
NewsRekindling program reconnects First Nations youth
A flagship dance and language program is reconnecting First Nations youth with their culture. 22 Mar 2023 ‘In learning about your culture you learn more about yourself’ – a participant sums up how the Bangarra Dance Theatre’s Rekindling program it is …
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PageResearch confirms importance of live music workers
Our research highlights the diverse occupations of live music workers and their contribution to Australia’s social and cultural fabric. 27 Mar 2023 The contribution of live music to our creative economy has been confirmed following the release of the …
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