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New figures show cultural and creative activity contributed $70.3 billion to Australia's economy in 2024–25.
This was 2.5% of Australia's economy and an increase of $2.7 billion from 2023–24. The contribution was comparable with that of the accommodation and food services industry.
The figures were released by the Bureau of Communications, Arts and Regional Research (BCARR). The research examines 10 years of cultural and creative activity, from 2015–16 to 2024–25.
It reveals over that period, the average annual growth of cultural and creative activity was similar to that of manufacturing.
Growth varied across different areas. Digital games development recorded the strongest growth, followed by arts education, internet publishing and broadcasting.
BCARR will update the figures each year.
Find out more
Read the latest Cultural and Creative Activity annual publication and explore the accompanying data.
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Australia's cultural and creative activity continues to grow
New figures show cultural and creative activity contributed $70.3 billion to Australia's economy in 2024–25.
Finding inspiration in the everyday with Steven Carroll
Australian author Steven Carroll talks about his sources of inspiration and lending rights.
Applications now open for funding of regional and remote arts projects through the Festivals Australia program
Round 23 of the Festivals Australia program is open for applications for arts projects at festivals and community events in regional and remote Australia.
First Nations expressions of interest open for Equity Advisory Group
Expressions of interest are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are d/Deaf or disabled and who have experience in the arts and cultural sectors.
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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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.
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Australia's cultural and creative activity continues to grow
New figures show cultural and creative activity contributed $70.3 billion to Australia's economy in 2024–25.
Finding inspiration in the everyday with Steven Carroll
Australian author Steven Carroll talks about his sources of inspiration and lending rights.
Applications now open for funding of regional and remote arts projects through the Festivals Australia program
Round 23 of the Festivals Australia program is open for applications for arts projects at festivals and community events in regional and remote Australia.
Applications open for Round 23 of the Visions of Australia program
The program brings imaginative exhibitions to regional and remote Australia.
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Australia's cultural and creative activity continues to grow
New figures show cultural and creative activity contributed $70.3 billion to Australia's economy in 2024–25.
Finding inspiration in the everyday with Steven Carroll
Australian author Steven Carroll talks about his sources of inspiration and lending rights.
Applications now open for funding of regional and remote arts projects through the Festivals Australia program
Round 23 of the Festivals Australia program is open for applications for arts projects at festivals and community events in regional and remote Australia.
Applications open for Round 23 of the Visions of Australia program
The program brings imaginative exhibitions to regional and remote Australia.
Sharing nationally significant works with the regions
Local art lovers across regional Australia enjoy new works.
100-year-old steam engines return to Tasmania
A pair of Fowler Ploughing Steam Traction Engines, Type Z7 named ‘The Lion’ and ‘The Lioness’ have been acquired by Pearn’s Steam World Museum in Westbury, Tasmania.
Ancestral breastplate returned to Country
The 19th century First Nations breastplate is of cultural and historical significance for the Gundungurra people in southeastern New South Wales.
First Nations expressions of interest open for Equity Advisory Group
Expressions of interest are open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are d/Deaf or disabled and who have experience in the arts and cultural sectors.
Funding boost for regional and remote festival projects
The latest Festivals Australia funding round provides more than $730,000 across 25 regional and remote festival projects.
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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.
National Opera Review
The Australian Government has released a full response to the recommendations of the National Opera Review final report, which examined the artistic vibrancy, financial viability and accessibility of Australia’s major opera companies.
Review of the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act
Shane Simpson AM finished a review of the Protection of Movable Cultural Heritage Act 1986 in 2015.
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Bronze Age stone weight returned to Pakistan
An ancient stone weight of cultural significance was returned today to Pakistan. 8 Dec 2021 The stone weight was returned to HE Zahid Hafeez Chaudhri, High Commissioner of Pakistan at a ceremony which took place at the High Commission on 8 December 2021. …
NewsAxe heading home to the Philippines
A wood and steel axe of cultural significance has been returned to the Philippines. 19 Nov 2021 19 November 2021 The axe, which dates back to the early to mid 20th century, comes from the Igorot communities of northern Luzon, who still use this type of …
NewsPriceless Incan carving to head home
A priceless Incan carved wooden vessel, known as a canopa, will soon be on its way back to its rightful home in Peru. 4 Nov 2021 A carved Incan canopa that depicts two llamas. It has a rounded hollow on its back, where offerings were dedicated to the care …
NewsVictoria - Jurisdiction Profile
Published: 6 Feb 2018 The Victorian profile provides a comprehensive overview of arts and culture on a range of topics including participation in cultural activities, cultural funding by government, employment in culture, and attendances at cultural …
PublicationPost-Implementation Review — Resale Royalty Right for Visual Artists Act 2009 and the Resale Royalty Scheme
Published: 23 Dec 2019 The 2013 Report for the Post-implementation Review of the Resale Royalty Right for Visual Artists Act 2009 (the Act) and accompanying Scheme examines the first three years and four months of the Scheme's operation. The Report uses …
PublicationIndigenous Languages and Arts Program funded Indigenous Language Centres
Published: 1 Oct 2024 Indigenous Languages and Arts Program funded Indigenous Language Centres—September 2024—PDF (PDF, 411.7 KB) Indigenous Languages and Arts Program funded Indigenous Language Centres—September 2024—DOCX (DOCX, 952.58 …
PublicationFestivals Australia September 2020 round 11—grant recipients
Published: 23 Dec 2020 List of national summary of projects for Round 11, September 2020. festivals-australia-grant-recipients-national-summary-of-projects-round-11september2020.docx (DOCX, 165.47 KB) …
PublicationIndigenous Languages and Arts (ILA) Program Frequently Asked Questions
Published: 15 Dec 2025 Tips for a competitive application and Frequently asked questions on the Indigenous Languages and Arts Program. Indigenous Languages and Arts (ILA) Program 2026–27—Open Competitive Grant Opportunity—FAQs—December 2025—PDF (PDF, …
PublicationRISE Fund grant recipients—Batch one summary of projects
Published: 22 Dec 2020 Recipients of the RISE Fund grant. rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-one-summary-of-projects_0.docx (DOCX, 195.43 KB) rise-fund-grant-recipients-batch-one-summary-of-projects_0.pdf (PDF, 550.42 …
PublicationProject grants—recipients list, round 2, 2022
Published: 23 Nov 2022 project-grants-recipients-list-round-2-2022.docx (DOCX, 247.88 KB) project-grants-recipients-list-round-2-2022.pdf (PDF, 228.92 …
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