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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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- Visit our Australian Lending Right Schemes page (ELR/PLR)
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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.
Have your say
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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Visions of Australia getting shows on the road
Seven organisations will share in up to $1.3 million in program funding.
Boost for arts projects in regional and remote Australia
A total of 77 arts projects will share in over $1.7 million thanks to the latest round of Regional Arts Fund Project Grants.
Celebrating Australia and Singapore’s cultural ties
We recently hosted a major meeting and arts industry forum in Adelaide to exchange ideas, stories, practices and experiences with Singapore.
The power of stories
Australian author and journalist Trent Dalton chats all things books, life and lending rights.
International Day of People with Disability 2025
Our work to support equitable access to the arts for people with disability is full steam ahead.
Arthur Boyd returns to Bundanon
The latest artwork loan under the Sharing the National Collection initiative shows that home is where the heart is.
New Australian content laws for streaming services
The laws will bring more Australian stories to our screens and support the local screen industry.
Archaeological objects returned to Egypt
Seventeen Egyptian artefacts have been formally returned to the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt in a handover held at the Australian Parliament House.
Australia is alive with the sound of music
Live music in Australia is getting turned up through Revive Live grants.
More nationally significant artworks reach regional Australia
Five eastern Australian galleries will be loaned pieces from the national collection to share with regional and suburban communities.
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Australian Government response to the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Indigenous Affairs—Report on the impact of inauthentic art and craft in the style of First Nations peoples
Published: 11 Sep 2020 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures are diverse and dynamic. They are essential to the wellbeing and identity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, as well as being a vital part of Australia’s identity. …
PublicationPublic Lending Right Committee Annual report 2012-13 Public Lending Right Committee Annual report 2012-13
Published: 1 Dec 2016 Public Lending Right Committee Annual report 2012-13 (DOCX, 493.77 KB) Public Lending Right Committee Annual report 2012-13 (PDF, 1 …
PublicationPost, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) offset glossary
Published: 4 Apr 2025 This Glossary is a combination of terminology and a general description of what is, and is not, considered qualifying Australian Production Expenditure (QAPE) for the Post, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Offset. Post, Digital and …
Publication2019–2020 funding recipients—Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) Program
Published: 26 Aug 2020 2019—2020 funding recipients for the Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS) Program. indigenous-visual-arts-industry-support-ivais-program-2019-20-funding.docx (DOCX, 165.13 KB) …
PublicationNational Indigenous Languages Report document
Published: 16 Aug 2020 The National Indigenous Languages Report is a key element of the Australian Government’s ongoing commitment to maintain, preserve and celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. The entire report in PDF format is very …
PublicationAustralian International Co-Production Program guidelines
Published: 7 Sep 2016 Guidelines for entering into audiovisual co-production arrangements. The Government’s guidelines are used to assess the feasibility of audiovisual co-production arrangements with potential partner countries. …
PublicationCommunity grants—national recipients list, round 1, 2020
Published: 9 Jul 2020 Community grants—national recipients list, round 1, 2020—July 2020. community-grants-national-recipients-list-round1-2020.docx (DOCX, 118.58 KB) community-grants-national-recipients-list-round1-2020.pdf (PDF, 409.2 …
PublicationFestivals Australia grant recipients—National summary of projects—Round 10 February 2020
Published: 6 Jul 2020 List of national summary of projects for Round 10, February 2020. national-summary-of-projects-round10-february2020.docx (DOCX, 164.2 KB) national-summary-of-projects-round10-february2020.pdf (PDF, 283.35 …
PublicationNational Regional Arts Fellowships 2020: Recipients List
Published: 16 Jun 2020 Recipients list for 2020 National Regional Arts Fellowships. national-regional-arts-fellowships-2020-recipients-list.docx (DOCX, 148.71 KB) national-regional-arts-fellowships-2020-recipients-list.pdf (PDF, 210.38 …
PublicationFestivals Australia March 2016 Round - Grant Recipients
Published: 14 Jul 2017 National summary of Festivals Australia projects grant recipients for March round 2016. National summary of Festivals Australia projects grant recipients for March round 2016..docx (DOCX, 788.08 KB) National summary of Festivals …
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