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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.
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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![Art technician Chas Glover and Tweed Regional Gallery Curator - Exhibitions Tina Wilson hanging Claude Monet's masterpiece 'Meules, milieu du jour [Haystacks, midday]', 1890, as part of the National Gallery of Australia's Sharing the National Collection initiative. Photo by Luke Marsden.](/sites/default/files/styles/civictheme_navigation_card/public/images/claude-monet-meules-milieu-du-jour-haystacks-midday-1890-839x410-png.png?h=8b37d352&itok=WMOGG8-9)
Revive hits two-year milestone
The landmark National Cultural Policy, now in it’s second year, is continuing to make major progress supporting Australian arts and culture.
Round 20 of Visions of Australia program open to applications
Australians in regional and remote areas will see imaginative exhibitions visit their communities once funding is awarded later this year.
Protecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts and crafts
The Australian Government has released its response to the Productivity Commission's study report into the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander visual arts and crafts market.
Working group to inform protection of First Nations art and Indigenous cultural intellectual property rights
First Nations expert working group has been established to help inform standalone legislation to protect First Nations traditional knowledge and traditional cultural expressions.
Support for festivals across Australia
Regional and remote festivals set to benefit from the latest round of funding.
New exhibitions to tour Australia
Communities across the country will be able to enjoy fascinating new touring exhibitions through the latest round of the Australian Government’s Visions of Australia program.
Video series highlights harm caused by fake First Nations art
In this video series, First Nations artists and industry workers share their experiences with the effect fake art has had on First Nations artists and their communities.
Highlighting the value of our cultural and creative activity
The Australian Government has today released two reports highlighting the significant contribution the cultural and creative sector is making to the economy and examining its trends post-COVID.
What's on: Summer 2025
Visit an art gallery or museum this summer and school holidays to beat the heat and keep everyone entertained.
Five First Nations ancestors welcomed home from Berlin
A handover ceremony was held at the Ethnological Museum in Berlin, Germany on 5 December 2024.
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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. 6 Jan 2023 Disco and Wellsy perform at the Dashville Progress Society Spectacular. Photo courtesy of the Dashville …
NewsAustralian Government Policy on Indigenous Repatriation
Published: 20 Dec 2019 The Australian Government Policy on Indigenous Repatriation was established in 2011. In 2016, it was updated to reflect the change in department name. australian_government_policy_on_indigenous_repatriation.docx (DOCX, 780.81 KB) …
PublicationArts Access Australia—Project Accessibility Plan Template
Published: 21 Sep 2016 Arts Access Australia—Project Accessibility Plan Template for our funding programs. arts-access-australia-poject-accessibility_0.docx (DOCX, 166.95 KB) arts-access-australia-poject-accessibility_0.pdf (PDF, 239.46 …
Publication2020–21 Indigenous Languages and Arts program grant recipients
Published: 21 Jan 2021 2020-21-indigenous-languages-and-arts-program-grant-recipients-december-2020.docx (DOCX, 161.88 KB) 2020-21-indigenous-languages-and-arts-program-grant-recipients-december-2020.pdf (PDF, 485.79 …
PublicationCertificate of Donation—Cultural Gifts Program
Published: 13 Jan 2026 Subdivision 30-A of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. This form is to be completed by the donor (all persons with a legal interest in the items being donated) and signed by the authorised officer accepting the gift on behalf of …
PublicationIndigenous Contemporary Music grant recipients
Published: 3 Mar 2021 The Indigenous Contemporary Music program, administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians and bands. It provides …
PublicationIndigenous Languages and Arts Program guidelines
Published: 19 Apr 2017 The Department of Communications and the Arts develops and administers Australian Government programs and policies that encourage excellence in art, support our cultural heritage and provide access to arts and culture. This enables …
PublicationRISE Fund grant recipients—Batch two summary of projects
Published: 6 Apr 2021 rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-two-summary-of-projects.docx (DOCX, 192.83 KB) rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-two-summary-of-projects.pdf (PDF, 922.64 …
Publication2016–17 Indigenous Languages and Arts program grant recipients
Published: 11 Oct 2016 Targeted grant recipients Open round grant recipients Strategic projects 2016-17-indigenous-languages-and-arts-program-grant-recipients.docx (DOCX, 686.23 KB) 2016-17-indigenous-languages-and-arts-program-grant-recipients.pdf (PDF, …
PublicationRISE Fund grant recipients—Batch three summary of projects
Published: 7 Mar 2021 rise-fund-batch-three-summary-of-projects_0.docx (DOCX, 193.4 KB) rise-fund-batch-three-summary-of-projects_0.pdf (PDF, 918.3 …
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