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We recently hosted a major meeting and arts industry forum in Adelaide to exchange ideas, stories, practices and experiences with Singapore.
From 3–4 November 2025, we hosted the 10th Australia-Singapore Arts Group (ASAG) meeting and 5th Cultural Leaders' Forum (the Forum) in Adelaide. We worked closely with Singapore's Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth (MCCY) and the Adelaide Festival Centre to deliver the events.
The ASAG is underpinned by the Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Arts and Culture signed by Singapore and Australia in 2015 to signal our vision for strengthened cultural cooperation. At this year's ASAG meeting, Australia and Singapore formally renewed our ASAG partnership for a third term, from 2026 to 2030.
As ASAG's cornerstone event, the Forum supported the strengthening of cultural ties between Australia and Singapore, whilst celebrating the 60th anniversary of our diplomatic relationship.
The Forum was co-convened by Mr Phil Smith, Acting Deputy Secretary for Creative Economy and the Arts and Dr Lee Tung Jean, MCCY Deputy Secretary for Culture and Sports. Over 100 industry leaders from Singapore and Australia attended across a diversity of sectors, including:
- dance and performing arts
- theatre (including for young audiences)
- music
- galleries
- libraries
- archives and museums
- training organisations
- writing
- screen
- peak bodies and advocacy groups.
- venues, festivals and producers.
The Forum provided a space for participants to discuss shared opportunities and challenges, including on career and organisational sustainability and emerging technology.
This year's event inspired partnerships, collaborations, and creative exchanges, building upon the recently agreed Australia-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership 2.0 2025–2035, which includes recognition of the importance of arts and culture for Australia, Singapore and our bilateral relationship.
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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.
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.
Funding available for arts activities at regional and remote festivals
Round 21 of the Festivals Australia program is now open, with over $700,000 available to support arts projects delivered in regional and remote areas.
Festivals Australia program bringing together past, present and future
Over $700,000 will be shared amongst successful projects through round 20.
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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.
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
We developed a national cultural policy for the next 5 years following extensive consultation.
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.
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The power of stories
Australian author and journalist Trent Dalton chats all things books, life and lending rights.
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.
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.
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McDonald Imperial Oil Tractor, National Museum of Australia, October 2021
The National Museum of Australia has acquired a rare McDonald EB model Imperial oil tractor, one of the earliest examples of tractors manufactured in Australia, with funding assistance from the National Cultural Heritage Account.
Maritime museum showcases wartime treasures
Ahead of Anzac Day, the Australian National Maritime Museum has received several pieces of naval wartime history.
Georgetown (iron) Meteorite
With our support, a rare and significant meteorite now has a new home at Geoscience Australia.
Alexandra the final station for Malcolm Moore diesel locomotive
The Malcolm Moore diesel locomotive GT–112–DH1 found a permanent home with the Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum, in Victoria.
Sparkling example of Federation jewellery
A rare bracelet crafted in the early 1900s will now be on display for all Australians to see.
Permanent home for rare Kaurna shield
A revered 19th century Aboriginal shield now has a permanent home in the Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA), on the land of the Kaurna people.
Unique heritage items preserved
The Government will provide over $100,000 to preserve a rare guitar used by Australian surf rock band The Atlantics, and a 19th century silver centrepiece gifted to one of Victoria’s founding fathers.
Funding for antique linked with bushrangers
The Orange Regional Museum received $90,000 to assist with the purchase of an ornamental centrepiece, the Campbell epergne.
Rare Tasmanian tiger skin preserved
The Government has provided $125,000 to the National Museum of Australia to purchase a rare female Tasmanian tiger (thylacine) pelt.
$200,000 to preserve revolutionary race car
The Government has provided $200,000 to help the National Motor Museum purchase the Chamberlain 8 “Australian Special” race car through the National Cultural Heritage Account.
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Renewal Grants—national recipients list—August 2021
Published: 4 Aug 2021 renewal-grants-national-recipients-list-august2021.docx (DOCX, 174.57 KB) renewal-grants-national-recipients-list-august2021.pdf (PDF, 335.06 KB) … 458 … 459 … Renewal Grants—national recipients list—August …
PublicationCultural funding by government 2016–17 report
Published: 13 Aug 2021 The following data files may not meet WCAG 2.0 accessibility requirements. Please email intergovernmentalengagement@arts.gov.au for more information. Cultural funding by government 2016–17 survey data (PDF 337kB) Cultural funding …
PublicationNational 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
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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
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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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